The purpose of this activity is to provide background information about Afghanistan prior to reading Kiterunner. 

You may use the weblinks provided or you are welcome to use other sites you find on your own.  If you use other sites please include the website URL.  We may want to explore these sites further.

Your finished product should be typed and will be turned in after we have an informal discussion about Afghanistan.  You are not limited to the reseach questions I have provided.  Please feel free include other information you find during the course of your research.

You may also include questions for futher inquiry.  This the beginning our study of Afghanistan.  Many questions will arise as we read, discuss and research.