Questions and Answers
What is a burqa?
A long, tent-like garment worn by women that covers the entire body and has a narrow mesh screen over the eyes.
What is a chador?
A piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair and shoulders.
What is Dari?
One of two main languages in Afghanistan.
What is a karachi?
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What is kebab?
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What is a landmine?
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What is nan?
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What is Pashtu?
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What is shalwar kameez?
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Who were the Soviets?
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Who are the Taliban?
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What is toshak?
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How did the Taliban rule change the lives of women in Afghanistan?
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Why did Parvana have to help her father walk to the market?
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Why did father sell his false leg?
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Why were there so many false legs being sold at the market?
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What two languages are spoken in Afghanistan?
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Why were Parvana's parents able to speak Dari, Pashtu, and English?
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What was Parvana's favorite subject and why?
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Why was the mountain named Mt. Parvana?
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What was Mother's former occupation?
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What was Father's former occupation?
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What was Ms. Weera's former occupation?
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Who was Hossain?
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Why did Father tell Parvana not to talk to their neighbors?
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Why did Father grow a beard?
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What did Father mean by 'Afghanistan has always been the home of the bravest women in the world'?
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Why was Father taken to jail?
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Study Notes
Key Vocabulary
- Burqa: Tent-like garment for women covering the body with a mesh screen for the eyes.
- Chador: Cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair and shoulders.
- Dari: One of the two primary languages spoken in Afghanistan.
- Karachi: Hand-pushed cart used for selling goods in markets.
- Kebab: Meat pieces skewered and cooked over fire.
- Landmine: Underground bomb that detonates upon being stepped on.
- Nan: Afghan bread, which can be flat, long, or round.
- Pashtu: The second primary language in Afghanistan.
- Shalwar Kameez: Traditional attire consisting of a long loose shirt and trousers for both genders.
- Soviets: Refers to the Soviet Union, including Russia and other Communist nations prior to its dissolution.
- Taliban: Fundamentalist Muslim movement that controlled Afghanistan, imposing strict interpretations of Islamic law.
- Toshak: Narrow mattress used for seating or sleeping in Afghan homes.
Impact of Taliban Rule on Women
- Women required a male escort to go outside and had to wear burqas.
- Shopping was restricted; women shouted their orders from outside stores.
- Educational opportunities for girls ceased; Parvana could not continue 6th grade, Nooria had to drop out of high school.
- Mother's career as a writer ended due to restrictions on her mobility.
Parvana's Family Background
- Father's Condition: Lost a leg in a bombing, which impaired his health.
- Selling the False Leg: Father sold his prosthetic limb at the market due to desperate circumstances despite not wanting to.
- Market Conditions: Many men sold false legs belonging to wives who were no longer allowed to go outside.
Languages and Education
- Languages Spoken: Dari and Pashtu are the two main languages of Afghanistan.
- Parents' Education: Both parents educated, with father having studied in England.
Personal Interests and Family Stories
- Parvana's Favorite Subject: History, influenced by her father's storytelling.
- Mountain Naming: Parvana's father chose to name a mountain after her, reflecting personal significance.
Family Dynamics
- Mother's Former Job: Writer for Kabul radio station before the Taliban rule.
- Father's Former Job: History teacher prior to being restricted by the Taliban.
- Ms. Weera: Former physical education teacher.
Family Tragedy
- Hossain: Parvana's oldest brother killed by a landmine at age 14; stories about him were shared by Nooria.
Social Environment
- Encouragement of Spying: Father warned Parvana against communicating with neighbors due to Taliban's encouragement of surveillance.
- Beard Requirement: Men were mandated to grow beards under the Taliban regime.
Cultural Heritage and Bravery
- Father highlighted Afghanistan's history of courageous women through the story of Malali, emphasizing hereditary bravery in their family.
Father's Arrest
- Imprisonment Reason: Father was jailed for his education in England, considered dangerous by the Taliban.
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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary related to Afghan culture and society. This quiz covers important terms ranging from traditional clothing to language and socio-political history.