Osama bin Laden's Early Involvement in Afghanistan

What was Osama bin Laden's primary motivation for joining the Mujahedin in Afghanistan?

• To establish a business

• To gain political power

• To support the Soviet forces

• To participate in the holy war

How did Osama bin Laden's peers perceive him after he joined the front lines?

• As a coward

• As a ferocious warrior

• As an inexperienced fighter

• As a political leader

What was one of the key factors that contributed to Bin Laden's mystique on the battlefield?

• His diplomatic skills

• His wealth and privilege

• His ability to avoid combat

• His leadership in brutal battles

Why did the Afghans become very loyal to Osama bin Laden?

• Because he avoided battles

• Because he promised them political power

• Because he lived and fought alongside them

• Because of his wealth

What impact did Arab journalists have on Bin Laden's reputation?

• They ignored his efforts

• They criticized his actions

• They published reports of his heroics

• They supported the Soviet forces