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