Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School At A Time
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Vocabulary List
Words to Know!
Helpful definitions for vocabulary terms by chapter. |
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People
Who's Who!
A list of people mentioned in the book Three Cups of Tea. "Western names are listed last name first alphabetically and Pakistani names are listed first name first alphabetically." |
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Afghanistan's Turbulent History
Find Out About This County
"The text of this article has been excerpted from a BBC news article from 2004. The history of Afghanistan stretches back for centuries. This reading, however, focuses on the most recent history of the nation, covering the end of Soviet occupation (which lasted from 1979-1989) to the rise and fall of the Taliban. This basic background can help you to better understand the historical and political context of issues raised by Three Cups of Tea. Key terms and concepts have been bolded to help you pull out the main points of the article. The story Three Cups of Tea begins in the 1990s and follows Mortenson’s work in the region up through post-9/11." |
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The United States, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Relationships
Learn about the relationships among Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United States. |
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Themes and Motifs
Designed to Help
Questions to ponder:
• What happens when cultures collide?
• What is community?
• How do you earn trust?
• How do you use your own skills to make a difference? |
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Central Asia Institute
Education: One Child At A Time
"Central Asia Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan." |
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Pennies for Peace
What Can One Penny Do?
"Pennies for Peace educates children about the world beyond their experience and shows them that they can make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time." |
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