The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis Vocabulary

Afghanistan A country in the middle east- central Asia

Kabul Capital of Afghanistan

Taliban Muslim group whose military took control of much of Afghanistan from early 1995, and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic state.

Muslim a follower of the religion of Islam.

Islam the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.

toshak A narrow mattress used as a bed or couch

burqa A long tent-like garment that women wear to cover the entire body

chador A piece of cloth that covers the head and shoulders. Worn by girls.

Shalwar kameez Long loose shirt and trousers worn by both men and women

karachi A cart on wheels, pushed by hand

Land mine A bomb planted in the group, when stepped on, it explodes

Below: Pakistan Refugee camp A person who flees to a different country for saftey (Pakistan) Below: Pakistan Refugee camp

Soviets People from the Soviet Union before its break up of Russia and other communist countries

pakul A gray or brown woven shawl worn by Afghan boys and men