Global Crisis
Which terroist organization was responsible for the tragic events of September 11, 2001?
al-Qaeda
Which group gained control in Afghanistan after years of conflict, claiming they would restore order and end the violence?
The Taliban
What major global event led to the U.S- led invasion that overthrew the Taliban in 2001?
9/11
How many days did it take for the Afghan government to collapse after the Taliban began their return in 2021?
10 days
What part of the cell is known as the "powerhouse"?
Mitochondria
Afghanistan is responsible for producing over what percentage of the world's illicit heroin?
80%
What was the name of the Afghan group the Soviet Union fought against after invading Afghanistan in 1979?
The Mujahideen
What kind of law did the Taliban strictly enforce during their rule?
Sharia Law
What major city did the Taliban quickly take over following the U.S. withdrawal?
Kabul
In Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, on which planet does Obi-Wan and Anakin's duel take place?
Mustafar
Which country deported over 1.2 million Afghans attempting to escape from Taliban rule?
Iran
Which religion did the Taliban claim to follow and enforce through their laws to gain support from conflicted citizens?
Islam
How much of Afghanistan did the Taliban control at the height of their power?
About 90%
The return of the Taliban influenced many Afghans to do what?
Flee the country
Which continent contains the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Which terrorist leader was responsible for orchestrating the 9/11 attacks?
Osama Bin Laden
Name one of the three countries that provided weapons and financial support to Afghan fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War?
U.S, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
What historic site did the Taliban destroy in 2001, sparking international outrage?
The Buddhas of Bamiyan
Whose rights were especially impacted upon the return of the Taliban's oppressive rule?
Women's rights
What is the sum of all the interior angles in a triangle?
180 degrees
What's the name of the group who launched a deadly attack in Moscow in 2024 that killed over 140 people?
Islamic State Khorasan Province
In what year did the Taliban take control of Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul?
1996
Who was the founding leader of the Taliban?
Mullah Mohammed Omar
What was the name of the 2020 international agreement that set the timeline for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, paving the way for the Taliban's return to power?
The Doha Agreement
In traditional poker, what is the name of the rarest and most powerful hand a player can hold?
Royal Flush