Khoja and his tales
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write three important events from Khoja’s life, giving years.
E.g. 1480 – born; 1529 – shaykh ul-Islam of Herat; 1547 – died in Bukhara.
2
Choose one of Khoja’s four tales and write its main idea in your own words.
Free answer; e.g. first tale – justice is greater than worship; second – betrayal does not go unpunished.
3
Explain the idea of “justice” and give an example from today’s life (school or family).
Free answer, e.g. hearing both sides before judging – the rule in the Solomon tale.
4
Which tale do you think has a symbolic meaning? Why? Write three sentences.
The fourth tale: the year of kingship is temporary life, the island the next; justify your choice.