Soviet-Afghan War Quiz

What was the main reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in December 1979?

• To protect the communist government and stop Afghanistan from turning toward the U.S. side

• To expand Soviet territory

• To gain access to Afghanistan's natural resources

• To establish a new trade route

What was the name of the secret program run by the CIA to support Afghan fighters?

• Operation Cyclone

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Rolling Thunder

What was the impact of the Stinger missiles during the Soviet-Afghan War?

• They allowed Mujahideen fighters to shoot down Soviet helicopters and planes

• They were ineffective against Soviet forces

• They were used to attack Soviet naval ships

• They were primarily used for ground combat

What were some of the consequences of the Soviet-Afghan War for Afghanistan?

• Millions of civilians were killed, injured, or forced to leave their homes

• Afghanistan became a major economic power

• The country experienced a technological boom

• Afghanistan formed a strong alliance with the Soviet Union

What do many historians believe about the Soviet-Afghan War's impact on the Soviet Union?

• It was one of the main reasons the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991

• It strengthened the Soviet economy

• It led to a stronger Soviet military presence in Asia

• It improved relations with the United States

Why did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan in 1979?

• To support a communist government

• To gain access to oil reserves

• To establish a trade route

• To prevent a U.S. invasion

What worried the Soviets about Afghanistan’s government collapsing?

• Loss of a strategic ally

• Increase in U.S. influence

• Spread of Islamic fundamentalism

• Economic instability

Why did the U.S. want to get involved in the Soviet-Afghan War?

• To support the Soviet Union

• To gain control of Afghanistan

• To counter Soviet influence

• To establish a new government

What was Operation Cyclone?

• A Soviet military operation

• A U.S. program to support the Mujahideen

• An Afghan government initiative

• A peace treaty

How did the U.S. secretly get weapons to the Mujahideen?

• Through direct military intervention

• By using covert operations

• By forming an alliance with the Soviet Union

• Through public announcements