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