Early History & Soviet Invasion
Afghan Civil Wars
US Involvement
Modern Afghanistan
100
What is the Capital of Afghanistan?
Kabul
100
What was the main cause of the rise of insurgency groups in Afghanistan?
Unwanted Foreign Presence
100
Fill in the blanks.
The ______ ________ Center was bombed during 9/11.
World Trade
100
How were some women and children aided in Afghanistan during the resurgance of the Taliban?
Organizations tried to have them flee across to other countries.
200
Around what time period did the British invade Afghanistan?
1830's to 1840s
200
What group did Al-queda reemmerge under once they returned to Afghanistan in 1996?
The Taliban
200
Who was the US president during their invasion of Afghanistan?
George Bush
200
Name 2 consequences of the Taliban being reinstated in Afghanistan.
Loss of basic human rights
Anyone who opposes the government is executed
No equal rights for women
Drastic consequences for disobeying the law
300
After what treaty between the Soviets and Afghanistan resulted in Soviet military presence in the Afghan Region?
The Friendship Agreement
300
What 2 countries backed the insurgency groups in Afghanistan during the 3rd civil war?
Qatar and Saudi Arabia
300
Who defeated the Taliban and forced them to retreat?
The United States
300
How much of Afghanistan was controlled by the Taliban after the US retreat?
85% of the land adn 33 out of 34 of the provinces
500
What group was aided by the US to fight against the Soviets?
The Mujahideen
500
Who was the fighting in the second civil war in Afghanistan?
War between different groups split from the Mujahideen.
500
How many suicide bombings were actually meant to happen during 9/11?
10
500
What happened in 2012 between the US and Afghanistan?
They signed a bilateral partnership agreement to improve the lives of the Afghan people.