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Le Monde Yahoo! UK Afghanistan: History The location of Afghanistan astride the land routes between the Indian subcontinent, Iran, and central Asia has enticed conquerors throughout history. Its high mountains, although hindering unity, helped the hill tribes to preserve their independence. It is probable that there were well-developed civilizations in S Afghanistan in prehistoric times, but the archaeological record is not clear. After Alexander's death (323 B.C.) the region at first was part of the Seleucid empire. The Muslim conquest of Afghanistan began in the 7th cent. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.

Hypergéo National training Providers, work based learning providers UK, training solutions - Intraining Group Afghanistan: 12 Years Of Violence Objectives Students will learn about events in Afghanistan in the 1980s and 1990s; discuss the role of the United States in the rise of the Taliban to power; and consider what can be learned from our country's involvement in Afghanistan. Materials Paper and pencils Computer with Internet access Newsprint and markers Newspaper and magazine articles on Afghanistan's recent history (optional) Procedures Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about Afghanistan's recent history. Back to Top Evaluation Use the following three-point rubric to evaluate students' work during this lesson. Vocabulary Gulbuddin HekmatyarDefinition: The head of the faction defeated by the TalibanContext: Gulbuddin Hekmaytar and his group are said to have been responsible for the death of more than 2,000 people. Standards This lesson plan addresses the following standards from the National Council for the Social Studies: V. Credits Marilyn Fenichel, education writer and editor

Jeux éducatifs - Géographie jeux gratuits FRONTLINE/WORLD . Afghanistan - The Other War . Who Are the Taliban? . PBS The Taliban Emerge In 1994, the Taliban emerged as a major force in the fight for control of war-torn Afghanistan. The country was in turmoil and rife with factional fighting among tribal leaders after the long war between the Soviets and the U.S.-backed mujahedeen. The Taliban wanted to wrest control from the many entrenched warlords and to establish a religious society based around a strict interpretation of Sharia, or Islamic law. The Fall of Kandahar and Kabul The Taliban had a reputation for discipline and effective fighting, and had won support from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI), which viewed them as a worthy ally - or a useful asset - in stabilizing Afghanistan. New Order Under Sharia Law 1996 to 1998 Afghan woman in burka The Taliban initially proved popular among Afghan Pashtuns tired of strife among the country's Tajik and Uzbek tribal leaders. 1999 to 2001 - Sanctions, Atrocities and Reprisals 1999 to 2001 World Trade Center after the initial impact 2002 to 2005

La ville | CE1 | Fiche de préparation (séquence) | se repérer dans l'espace Faire ressortir les critères permettant de différencier ville et campagne Rappeler la séance précédente et demander aux élèves ; Qu'est-ce qui vous a permis de classer ces photos dans le groupe ville ? Qu'est-ce qui vous a permis de classer ces photos dans le groupe campagne ? Amener les élèves à indiquer les différentes critéres de sélection photos de la ville (beaucoup plus de bâtiments, de maisons, de rue, de voitures, les bâtiments sont plus hauts...) et photos de la campagne (beaucoup plus d'arbres, de champs, de plantes, d'espaces libres...) Fournir les caractéristiques de la ville et les caractéristiques de la campagne. Ouvrir un débat en posant la question suivante ; A votre avis, est-ce que Anse est une ville ou un village de campagne ? Ecouter les réponses des élèves et faire ressortir qu'à Anse, il y a des caractéristiques de la ville et de la campagne.

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