Question

1. what is the main idea of this passage? *

a. the taliban took control of kabul in 2021.
b. women in afghanistan have lost many rights under taliban rule.
c. afghan women are starting new businesses.
d. the united nations is helping afghanistan.

1. according to the passage, what promise did the taliban make at first?

a. women would not need to follow any laws
b. women would be given government jobs
c. women would be allowed to work and study
d. women would lead civil society groups

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the main idea, we analyze each option. Option A is a factual event but likely not the main idea of a passage (unless the passage focuses only on that event). Option B relates to the impact on women's rights under Taliban rule, which is a common theme in discussions about Afghanistan post - Taliban. Option C about starting businesses is a specific action and less likely the main idea. Option D about UN help is also a specific aspect. The main idea of a passage about Afghanistan under Taliban rule often centers on the impact on women's rights, so B is the most probable.

We analyze the Taliban's initial promises regarding women. Option A is illogical as everyone follows laws. Option B (government jobs) and D (leading civil society groups) are more specific and less likely to be an initial broad promise. The Taliban's initial public promise regarding women was to allow them to work and study (even though later actions contradicted this), so C is correct.

Answer:

B. Women in Afghanistan have lost many rights under Taliban rule.

Question 2