Q: Where can I find information on where military camps are in Afghanistan?
—Skater, 8, California

A: A good new source that is constantly updated is on cnn.com. Click here for a map and other links.

Q: Why did they bomb New York?
—Miranda B., 8, California

A: To terrorists, New York, and specifically the World Trade Center, are symbolic of what they hate about America. According to statements different members of al Qaeda have made over the years, they deplore the economic richness that the World Trade Center represents, and the freedom and diversity of New York City.

Q: What does jihad mean?
—C. C., 13, Alabama

A: Jihad is an effort or struggle to become a good Muslim. It also means holy war, or a war to defend or spread Islam.

Q: What is the capital of Afghanistan?
—Chris L., 11, Michigan

A: Kabul is the political capital of Afghanistan, while Kandahar is considered the spiritual capital. Kandahar is where leaders of the Taliban often gather.

Q: How many Muslims live in the U.S.?
—Jordan H., 12, Wisconsin

A: Today, 7 million Muslims call America home. A diverse population, 25 percent of Muslim-Americans are Arab, 33 percent are South-Central Asian, and 30 percent are African-American. While many are born in the U.S., others immigrate to America in search of religious freedom.

Q: What is the country along India’s western border that is India’s political and religious rival?
—Tara K., 10, Utah

A: Pakistan. In 1947, British India was split into India and the Muslim state of Pakistan. The division has never clearly been resolved and a dispute over the state of Kashmir, which lies between the two countries, continues.