1960-70s
Were women allowed to work?
Yes
Who was the war against?
Afghanistan and the Soviet Union
What places did the hijackers of the 9/11 attack target?
World Trade Center Towers in New York, the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and a Pennsylvania field.
What did the Taliban impose?
Strict restrictions on the freedoms of girls and women. Didn't allow girls to go to secondary school and didn't let female teachers work there.
What picture was shown to depict the 9/11 attack?
The twin towers on fire.
What type of government was it?
Highly repressive
What was the result of the war?
Stalemate
What were women given?
The right to vote.
The U.S. attempted to withdraw its troops, was this a success?
No
What is the war between the Soviet Union and Afghanistan called?
The Soviet Afghan War
Who was Afghanistan run by at this time?
Daud Khan
In what year did the Communist regime end?
1992
What happened after the 9/11 attacks?
U.S. invaded Afghanistan.
What major thing caused an economic crisis in Afghanistan?
Who is the leader of the Taliban currently?
What party was formed in 1965?
The Afghan Communist Party
As a result of the Taliban taking over, what happened and what did they do to help?
The economy was collapsing, and the Taliban produced and sold drugs for their main source of revenue.
What sent troops to fight the Taliban?
The NATO
What worsened the economic crisis?
The suspension of Western aid.
Who is the current President in Afghanistan?
Ashraf Ghani
Who helped the Afghan Communists to overthrow Khan?
Soviet Union
Who led the Taliban?
The Taliban have been led for decades by a leadership council, called the Rahbari Shura.
Who is the Al-Qaida leader and when did he die?
Osama bin Laden and on May 2, 2011
What committee helps with humanitarian crisis's in Afghanistan?
The International Rescue Committee
Name all 4 pictures shown on the 'Images to Remember' Slide:
- 9/11 Terrorist Attack (Twin Towers)
- Soviet Afghan War (Soldiers)
- Osama bin Laden (Leader of Taliban)
- Ashraf Ghani (President of Afghanistan)