1.Tajiks pg. 50...The Tajiks are mostly Sunni Muslims and speak Persian. They live predominantly in the north-east and in the west. Some also live in Kabul.
2.Pashtun pg. 50...are a people who live in southeastern Afghanistan and the northwestern province of Pakistan. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Afghanistan.
3.hashish pg. 53...Hashish is a sticky, thick, dark-colored resin (like sap) which is made from the cannabis plant.
4.fez pg.65...a felt hat either in the shape of a red truncated cone or in the shape of a short cylinder made of kilim fabric
5.avaricious pg. 61... greedy of gain : excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches
6.superfluous pg.67...unnecessary or needless
7.lassitude pg.74...weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.
8.coup d'etat pg. 73...The sudden overthrow of a government by a usually small group of persons in or previously in positions of authority.
9.clandestine pg. 77...characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, esp. for purposes of subversion or deception
10.five pillars pg. 51...Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad;Establishment of the daily prayers;Concern for and almsgiving to the needy;Self-purification through fasting; andThe pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able.
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