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The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (1979-1989) - Exam
  • 1. What year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
A) 1978
B) 1980
C) 1979
D) 1981
  • 2. What was the name of the Afghan communist leader during the invasion?
A) Nur Muhammad Taraki
B) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
C) Burhanuddin Rabbani
D) Mohammad Daoud Khan
  • 3. Which major Islamic group opposed the Soviet invasion?
A) Taliban
B) Boko Haram
C) Mujahideen
D) Al-Qaeda
  • 4. What was the primary strategy of the Mujahideen against the Soviets?
A) Conventional warfare
B) Guerrilla warfare
C) Peace negotiations
D) Air strikes
  • 5. Which two countries bordered Afghanistan and were involved in the geopolitical context of the war?
A) Pakistan and Iran
B) Saudi Arabia and Turkey
C) China and India
D) Iraq and Syria
  • 6. What was the primary goal of the USSR in Afghanistan?
A) To spread democracy
B) To support the communist government
C) To establish a military base
D) To conquer new territory
  • 7. What was the name of the operation launched by the Soviets to invade Afghanistan?
A) Operation Enduring Freedom
B) Operation Desert Storm
C) Operation Storm-333
D) Operation Noble Eagle
  • 8. When did the last Soviet troops withdraw from Afghanistan?
A) 1988
B) 1989
C) 1987
D) 1990
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