Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Quiz

What year did the Soviets attack Afghanistan?

• 1975

• 1980

• 1979

• 1985

Who were the main opponents of the Soviets in Afghanistan?

• Taliban

• Mujahideen

• Northern Alliance

• Al-Qaeda

Who led the Mujahideen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

• Mullah Omar

• Osama bin Laden

• Ayman al-Zawahiri

• Mohammad Najibullah

In what year did the Soviets withdraw from Afghanistan?

• 1987

• 1989

• 1991

• 1985

Which major international event did the U.S. boycott in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

• Los Angeles Olympics

• Seoul Olympics

• Moscow Olympics

• Atlanta Olympics

What was one of Ronald Reagan's strategies during the Cold War as mentioned in the image?

• Increase trade with the Soviets

• Outspend them militarily

• Reduce military spending

• Promote peace talks

According to the image, what did Ronald Reagan want to let the Soviets know about America's stance?

• America will reduce its nuclear arsenal

• America will support communism

• America will fight communism

• America will engage in diplomacy only

What initiative is mentioned in the image that was associated with Ronald Reagan's Cold War policy?

• Peaceful Coexistence Initiative

• Strategic Defense Initiative

• Economic Support Initiative

• NATO Expansion Initiative

What was one of the key outcomes of the negotiations between Gorbachev and Reagan regarding nuclear weapons in Europe?

• Reduction of nuclear weapons globally

• No intermediate nuclear weapons pointed at Western Europe

• Increase in nuclear weapons in Asia

• Unilateral disarmament by the United States

What was the eventual agreement regarding intermediate weapons in Europe as discussed by Gorbachev and Reagan?

• Maintenance of all intermediate weapons

• Partial reduction of intermediate weapons

• Eventual banning of all intermediate weapons in Europe by both sides

• Transfer of intermediate weapons to the United Nations