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3. Afghanistan: By Daisy Galvan Aim: Afghanistan has been home to many famous people in history. In that case, it has also served many purposes to these famous people. Going back in time to the Paleolithic Era, Afghanistan was part of the location of the Silk Road that helped connect the different cultures of Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia (Wikipedia: Afghanistan). Going further in time, it served as the “Buffer State” for British India and the Russian Empire, in the late 19th century (Wikipedia: Afghanistan). In 600 AD, Islam was introduced into Afghanistan territory. After 300 years, Islam became the official civilization the people lived under. Another purpose for Afghanistan, is to establish the religion of Muslim. Muslim is the popular religion in Afghanistan, and is a lifestyle for the people.

Audience: The people in Afghanistan are very religious oriented. The area is very ethnically diverse and is divided into many different linguistic groups. During the Soviet War, many of the schools in Afghanistan were destroyed and affected Afghanistan as a whole (Education). In this area, women are forbidden to receive an education, except for some that are religious studies. The education level in Afghanistan is still very low. According to statistics, “ An estimated 11 million Afghans are still illiterate”(Education). However, Afghanistan is in attempt to hire their education level. In 2004, they adopted the Afghanistan Constitution that stated that, “education is the right of all citizens (both men and women), and up to a certain level, it is free of charge,” which gives everyone the opportunity to have an education (Woman).

Cultural: The Afghan culture has been around for many years. For numerous years, Afghanistan has traded with India, Iran, and Central Asia. Throughout those years, all of the areas also began to trade many art ideas. “ Discovered in 1939, by archaeologists excavating a Kushan fort, it contained an amazing 1,800 pieces from India, Rome, Greece, Egypt, and Central Asia,” (Afghan). Other than art, Afghans celebrate many holidays that thank their gods for what they have. Many of the religious practices help show the feelings of how the poor people are without food or water (Wikipedia). Another main part of their culture is the sport of Soccer. Soccer has been competing internationally, since 1941. The team hasn’t been to the FIFA World Cup, or has ever qualified, but it has won internationally.

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