Question

unit 5 csa southwest asia
5.3 mc: what was the main goal of the taliban?
○ to establish a secular state
○ to implement democratic reforms
○ to establish a strict islamic state
○ to promote gender equality

Explanation:

The Taliban is an Islamist militant group whose core ideology is rooted in a strict interpretation of Islamic law (Sharia). Their foundational objective has been to govern Afghanistan (and expand influence in Southwest Asia) under this strict Islamic framework, which stands in opposition to secular governance, democratic systems, and the gender equality principles of liberal societies.

Answer:

To establish a strict Islamic state