Afghani sports

We have started Southwest Asia with a look at "Kite Runner". Now, I want you to do a little research on the historical issues and events associated with the region.

First, travel to BBC news to view the timeline of the events surrounding the Soviet War in Afghanistan, as it is called.

Question: How is the Soviet War related to the Cold War? How did the US support Afghanistan and how has the idea of who to support there changed over time?

Next, travel to the country profile of Afghanistan.

Question: How has Afghanistan changed over the last 10 years? In the view of the US is this change a positive one? How do (and have) various ideas collided in this country.

And, check out this video (posted a year ago) about the Taliban's rising power.

Reflect upon what is happening there. Is there a solution? Should the US (and other countries) intercede with the issues there or should they stay out of it? Defend your answer.

Finally, think about these two questions on the movie:

1) What do we learn from the Afghanistan culture?

2) What questions do you have about life in Afghanistan (or in Southwest Asia) as you watch this film?

Post a response.

Don't forget - political map test on Friday and physical map test on Tuesday!!!