Geography
What continent is Afghanistan located in?
Asia
What do Afghans traditionally serve to their guests (mehmans)?
Green Tea (Chai Sabz)
Afghanistan didn’t have many empires in the past. True or False?
False
What is a traditional Afghan dumpling filled with meat and onions?
Mantu
What instrument is commonly used in Afghan music?
The Rubab or Tabla
Name three countries that borders Afghanistan.
Pakistan, Iran, China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
What are the biggest festivals in Afghan culture?
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Was Afghanistan important for trade long ago? Yes or No
Yes
What is a traditional Afghan dumpling filled with leeks or green onions?
Ashak
Who is the most famous Afghan singer?
Ahmad Zahir
What famous mountain range runs through Afghanistan?
The Hindu Kush
What is the traditional clothing for Afghan men?
Shalwar kameez (Perahan Tunban)
What was the largest empire in Afghanistan?
The Durrani Empire.
What is the most famous Afghan dish?
Qabuli Pulao
Who is the oldest Afghan singer who is still alive?
Nashenas (Sadiq Fitrat Habibi)
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Afghanistan?
Mount Noshaq
What is the traditional clothing for Afghan women?
Colorful dresses with long sleeves (Gand Afghani)
Afghanistan has been part of important trade routes in the past. What was one famous trade route?
The Silk Road.
What must be served at every Afghan mehmani (gathering)?
Green Tea (Chai Sabz).
Who is a famous Afghan female singer today?
Aryana Sayeed
What is the name of the longest river in Afghanistan?
Helmand River
What is an important value in Afghan culture?
Hospitality and respect for guests.
Afghanistan became a modern country in which century?
The 20th century.
Is Afghan food usually spicy or mild?
Mild
Double Points: Sing an Afghan song to earn the points.
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