The Hazaras

1. The Hazaras Josh German

2. What Does It Mean To Be Hazara? • The Hazaras are Shi’a muslims, one of the world’s major sects • The Hazaras believe they are descendents of Genghis Khan, the emperor of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopedia/Hazara_People

3. What is the History of Hazaras in Afghanistan? • They believe they are descendents of Genghis Khan. • They are discriminated against by the Sunni muslims, the dominant sect above the Shi’a. • Their homeland is located in central Afghanistan amid rugged mountains. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopedia/Hazara_People

4. What is the History of Hazaras in Afghanistan? • Before the 19th century, Hazaras were 67% of afghanistans total population. • Other governments, such as the Taliban, wanted to wipe there population completely. • From 1994-2001, Hazaras have been massacred by the Taliban. http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

5. What is the History of Hazaras in Afghanistan? • There population was less than 10%, having only 2.9 million people living in the country. • The Taliban destroyed the Bamian Buddha statues. • Hazaras settled in valleys but because of the severe discrimination against them, they were drove up into the mountains. http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

6. What is the History of Hazaras in Afghanistan? • Their name comes from a Persian word meaning “thousand”. • They have an unwritten language, called Hazaragi, which contains the languages Arabic, Urdu, Mongol, Turkish and Dari/Farsi http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

7. What Was Their Role in Afghanistan? • They are to be of the least dominant sect, behind the Sunni muslims • Some of them work as laborers, market vendors, or in service positions. • They do not worship the way that Muslims should worship. http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

8. What Was Their Role in Afghanistan? • Hazara women were highly educated. • They were involved with many teachings and medical professions. • They had many political roles • Unlike Afghan women, Hazara women were able to fight with men in battle. http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

9. Facts • In 2008, Rohullah Nikpai, a Hazara, was the first person ever to win an olympic medal for Afghanistan. • The Hazaras live in the isolated central highlands, or mountains, of Afghanistan but live in other areas of the country as well. http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Afghanistan-to-Bosnia-Herzegovina/Hazaras.html

10. Facts • Hazaras can also be called Berberis, Kwawaris, Sayyeds, and Hazara Sayyeds. • The Hazaras are probably one of the oldest ethnic groups in Afghanistan. • The Mongols of Ghor may be related to the Hazaras. http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF

11. Works Cited Countries and Their Cultures | Hazaras http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Afghanistan-to-Bosnia-Herzegovina/Hazaras.html Joshua Project/ Hazaras http://www.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?peo3=12076&rog3=AF National Geographic/ Hazara People http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopedia/Hazara_People