Soviet - Afghanistan War

Soviet - Afghanistan War

Multiple Choice

In what years did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan

• 1970

• 1965

• 1979

• 1986

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a long term cause of the Soviet - Afghan war

• Would open up trade with Asian nations

• Wanted to create friendly eastern states

• Soviets trying to spread Communism to neighboring countries

• All of these are correct

Multiple Choice

True or False: Many Afghans saw the Marxist ideals as a threat to Islamic ideals and customs

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Communism in regards to Islam.

• Communism embraced Islam

• Communism seeks to convert Islam to Orthodox Christians

• Communism seeks to convert Islam to Atheism

• None of these are correct

Multiple Choice

The Soviet public was told the war in Afghanistan was ...

• To protect against the spread of Islam into their Country

• To protect the borders of the Soviet Union

• To Free the communist living in Afghanistan

• To spread the word of Islam

Multiple Choice

What is the Capital of Afghanistan

• Baghdad

• Kabul

• Islamabad

• Mosul

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a Geographic benefit to the soviets in gaining Afghanistan

• Access of Indian ocean through India

• The ability to launch a strategic first strike against western forces in Europe

• Natural resources: iron ore, natural gas, uranium, copper

• Trade with India and its large population

Multiple Choice

This Islamic term was used to call the Afghan people to "Holy War" against the Soviets

• Ramadan

• Salat

• Jihad

• Hijra

Multiple Choice

"Right of the Soviet Union to militarily get involved to prevent the overthrow of a neighboring communist government"

• The Stalin Plan

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Brezhnev Doctrine

• The Warsaw Pact

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the Afghan group that fought against the Soviet Invasion

• Al-Qaeda

• Isis

• Mujahadeen

• Taliban

Multiple Choice

Which two were Presidents of the United States during the Soviet Afghan War

• Reagan and Bush

• Clinton and Carter

• Clinton and Bush

• Carter and Reagan

Multiple Choice

This group got foreign assistance from the US

1983- US, UK, Saudi Arabia.

• Taliban

• Soviets

• Pakistanis

• Mujahideen

Multiple Choice

Through which central asian nation did the Mujahideen have their weapons delivered

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Pakistan

• India

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the year 1986

• President Carter is defeated by Ronald Reagan

• The Afghan fighters begin to close in of the Afghan Capital

• The Soviets defeat the Taliban

• Mikhail Gorbachev withdraws from Afghanistan

Multiple Choice

True or False: By 1989 the Afghan fighters take the Capital City of Afghanistan

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which two religious groups take over the Government of AFghanistan after the withdrawal of the Soviets

• Christians and Muslims

• Sunni and Shiite Muslims

• Atheist and Christians

• Muslim and Jewish

Multiple Choice

Which Soviet Leader ordered the withdrawal of Soviet Troops

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Joseph Stalin

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many Afghani died died in the Soviet - Afghan War?

• 200, million

• 1 million

• 15,000

• 25 million

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the Soviet short term effects

• Soviets came home as Heroes of the SOviet Union

• 14,000 Russians were killed

• 50,000 soldiers were wounded

• Soviets lost over 450 aircraft

Multiple Select

Which is more likely to kill you

• Terrorist

• Ameba Zombies

• Your own Furniture

• School Lunches