Soviet-Afghan War Key Concepts

The Soviet-Afghan War began with close Soviet-Afghan relations, evolving into a conflict after a revolution brought the Communist PDP to power. The Soviet Union intervened militarily in 1979, facing global condemnation. The Mujahideen, supported by the US and others, engaged in guerrilla warfare. Soviet forces withdrew by 1989, leaving a lasting impact, including the rise of extremist groups like the Taliban and al-Qaeda, contributing to global events like 9/11.

What year did the Soviet Union begin providing economic support to Afghanistan?

• 1919

• 1947

• 1978

• 1956

Who became the president of Afghanistan after the 1978 revolution?

• Gorbachev

• Karmal

• Taraki

• Amin

What was the international perception of the Soviet involvement in Afghanistan?

• Humanitarian aid

• Invasion

• Peacekeeping

• Economic support

Which countries primarily funded the Afghan rebel groups?

• United States and Arab monarchies

• Germany and Japan

• China and India

• United Kingdom and France

What type of warfare did the Afghan insurgents use against Soviet forces?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Conventional warfare

• Naval warfare

• Cyber warfare

When did the Soviet Union begin withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan?

• 1989

• 1985

• 1986

• 1988

What was one of the major consequences of the Soviet-Afghan War for the Soviet Union?

• Economic boom

• Political stability

• Territorial expansion

• Fall of the Soviet Union

Approximately how many Soviet troops served in the Soviet-Afghan War?

• 250,000

• 1,000,000

• 620,000

• 100,000

Which extremist group emerged from the Mujahideen after the Soviet-Afghan War?

• Hezbollah

• ISIS

• Taliban

• Hamas

Who was a notorious leader of the extremist groups that emerged post-war?

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama bin Laden

• Muammar Gaddafi