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Groups will be assigned.

Timeline of Instability: This group will give a general overview of

Afghanistans government instability over time. The time line should

include which religious was in charge and how they lost their position.

Timeline should include any foreign or domestic wars, identify the leaders

who are greatly revered and point out any signs of corruption. The constant

warfare in Afghanistan has similarities and differences from what weve

seen in Africa so since your audience is well versed in African politics, use

Africa as a comparison point to help you explain why Afghanistan is unique

in their war filled history.

Muslim Beginnings: There is very little education about the beginnings of

the Muslim faith in American public schools today. Teach the class aboutthe very interesting beginnings of Islamic faith which dates back to a very

familiar Christian story in the Bible. Identify the five pillars of Islamic

practice, the most important holidays of the year, and how this faith has split

into major divisions over the course of history.

Class Separation: In the novel, there is a clear distinction between the two

classes of people in Afghanistan. Help the class understand the root of these

differences and how violence has defined the relationship between the two

for hundreds of years. Identify where the different classes have madeprogress and been pushed back. Make sure that you also include one of the

most famous atrocities that took place in Mazri Sharf.

Muslim Misconceptions: No religion has encountered as much scrutiny in

the first decade of the 21st century like the followers of Islam. Anticipate the

issues that your class will associate with the Islamic faith and reveal how

when these issues are studied more closely, one will find many

misconceptions and hasty generalizations. Remember that culture and

religion are not the same. There are many Islamic influenced countries in the

world and cultures and practice will differ greatly.

Russians in Afghanistan: What were the Russians doing in Afghanistan?

How did communism find a doorway into this very God fearing country?

What did the Russians have to gain and why was the United States so

interested in keeping Russia out? Who did America side with in order to

make this secret mission possible?

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