Afghanistan History and Taliban Control

The video covers the history of Afghanistan from the Soviet invasion in 1979 to the Taliban's return to power in 2021. It highlights the rise of the Mujahideen, the formation of the Taliban, and the impact of the US invasion post-9/11. The narrative includes personal stories and examines the socio-political dynamics that led to the Taliban's resurgence. The video concludes with the challenges faced by the new Taliban regime and the potential for international influence on Afghanistan's future.

What year did the speaker's dangerous experience with the Taliban occur?

• 1995

• 2001

• 1999

• 2005

What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

• To gain control of natural resources

• To support a Communist Afghan government

• To spread democracy

• To counter US influence

What was the collective name given to the independent militias formed by rural Afghans in response to the Communist Afghan government's reforms?

• Taliban

• Mujahideen

• Deobandi

• Pashtuns

Who was the leader that locals in Kandahar turned to for help in 1994, leading to the formation of the Taliban?

• Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

• Mohammed Omar

• Hamid Karzai

• Osama bin Laden

What was one of the main reasons the Taliban initially gained support from the local population in Kandahar?

• They introduced democratic reforms

• They promised economic prosperity

• They provided foreign aid

• They brought peace after years of violence

What event triggered the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?

• The rise of the Taliban

• The fall of the Soviet Union

• The 9/11 attacks

• The invasion of Iraq

What was a significant issue with the Afghan government during the US rebuilding efforts?

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of international support

• Over-reliance on foreign troops

• Deep corruption

What strategy did the Taliban use to fund their resurgence in the 2000s?

• International loans

• Foreign aid

• Taxing highways and trading poppy

• Mining operations

What was a key factor that allowed the Taliban to consolidate power and wait for the US to leave?

• Fragmented governance

• International recognition

• Economic stability

• Unified leadership

What is a potential problem for the new Taliban regime if they do not tolerate variations in the interpretation of Islam?

• Economic collapse

• Violent conflict between different parties

• Loss of international support

• Environmental degradation