Northern Alliance takes positions against Taliban

Northern Alliance takes positions against Taliban

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers a battle scenario south of Kabul where the Northern Alliance positions itself against the Taliban. In Madan Shah, a Taliban group led by Ghulam Mohammad is under siege after a failed defection. Despite heavy fire and an offer to surrender, the Taliban refuses to yield. Ultimately, the Northern Alliance withdraws as the day progresses.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial action taken by the Northern Alliance in the battle near Kabul?

They retreated from the battlefield.

They took up positions on a hillside.

They negotiated a peace treaty.

They launched an airstrike.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ghulam Mohammad do after accepting money to change sides?

He joined the Northern Alliance.

He changed his mind and stayed with the Taliban.

He fled the country.

He returned the money.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Taliban's response to the Northern Alliance's offer to surrender?

They rejected the offer and vowed to fight on.

They requested more time to decide.

They accepted the offer.

They proposed a counter-offer.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Northern Alliance's plan if the Taliban refused to surrender?

To negotiate further.

To continue fighting until the Taliban were eliminated.

To retreat immediately.

To call for international intervention.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the battle as the day progressed?

A ceasefire was declared.

The Northern Alliance captured the village.

The Northern Alliance withdrew.

The Taliban surrendered.