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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan was formed after the Saur Revolution which took place in what year?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1980.

2. For how long did Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time remain on the New York Times Best Seller List?
(a) 29 weeks.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 1 year.

3. What is a non-written ethical code and traditional lifestyle which the indigenous Pashtun people from Afghanistan and Pakistan follow?
(a) Qaravol.
(b) Qarqin.
(c) Sangin.
(d) Pashtunwali.

4. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time was written by Greg Mortenson and what author?
(a) Stieg Larsson.
(b) Jonathan Franzen.
(c) Karl Marlantes.
(d) David Oliver Relin.

5. What is the official name used by the U.S. government for the War in Afghanistan, together with a number of smaller military actions, under the umbrella of the global "War on Terror"?
(a) Operation Phoenix.
(b) Operation Griffin.
(c) Operation Golden Eagle.
(d) Operation Enduring Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highest of civil awards and decorations given by the Government of Pakistan for the highest degree of service to the country and nation of Pakistan?

2. Greg Mortenson's unique team of local employees was referred to as______________,

3. Ariana Afghan Airlines was established when?

4. When did the Panjdeh Incident take place?

5. What Islamic movement was founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi, Muhammad Yaqub Nanautawi, Shah Rafi al-Din, Sayyid Muhammad Abid, Zulfiqar Ali, Fadhl al-Rahman 'Usmani and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi?

(see the answer key)

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