ISS 330B EXAM 4 Flashcards
Afghanistan: As the Afghan civil war ended, who stepped in and took control of the government in 1994?
The Taliban
Afghanistan: What is the industry that has the most potential for the future in terms of economic value?
The mining industry
Afghanistan: What change that happened when the Taliban took over that effected economy the most?
Removal of women from workforce
Afghanistan: What field of work was hit hardest by women being taken out of the workforce?
teaching
Afghanistan: What is one thing the Taliban have done well during their time as government leaders?
affirm private sectors, reduce corruption, and responsible in macroeconomic and monetary stances
Afghanistan was established in 1747 by…
Ahmad Shah Durrani
Which crop is most important in Afghanistan?
wheat
Afghanistan: …involves people moving from place to place to find pasturage for animals.
pastoral nomadism
What are some harmful side effect of landmine use in Afghanistan?
Soviet and U.S. invasions caused the agricultural share of the GDP to plummet, Wheat and seed industries were destroyed - the country relies on wheat and seed imports - Extensive presence of landmines makes farming difficult, Harmful chemicals, Land is neglected because people fear for their safety, U.S. convoys drove over fields to avoid ERWs, destroying crops and infrastructure
Afghanistan: In 2020, what plant occupied the second largest agricultural area after wheat?
opium
Which of the following organizations has been in Afghanistan since 2002, establishing several projects related to agricultural infrastructure?
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Afghanistan: What was one result of the reign of the Taliban in 1996?
lots of censorship of the arts
Afghanistan: What culture inspired the Gandhara stone carvings?
4th century BCE to 7th century CE Greco-Buddhist art
What country introduced istalif pottery to Afghanistan?
Uzbekistan
Afghanistan: The name of the theater program that was created as an initiative for theater-based education?
Bond Street theater
What is Attan?
The national dance of Afghanistan
What is the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan?
Osh
Kyrgyzstan: What are the homes called that the nomads live in?
yurts
What percent of Kyrgyzstan is covered in mountain ranges?
94%
What is the largest mountain range in Kyrgyzstan?
Tian Shan
Kyrgystan: What is Kumis made of?
alcoholic horse milk
What is the second tallest dam in the world and where is it located?
Nurek Dam in Tajikistan