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The Soviet-Afghan War was a decade-long conflict that took place between 1979 and 1989 CE. It was a significant event in the history of Afghanistan and the Soviet Union, as well as the Cold War. The war had far-reaching consequences for the region and the world, and its impact is still felt today. This quiz will test your knowledge of the key events, people, and outcomes of the Soviet-Afghan War.
What was the main reason for the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan?
To protect Afghan civilians from Taliban attacks
To spread communism to Afghanistan
To gain control of Afghanistan's natural resources
To establish a military base near Iran
Who was the leader of Afghanistan at the time of the Soviet invasion?
Hamid Karzai
Mohammed Najibullah
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Ahmad Shah Massoud
What was the name of the Afghan resistance group that fought against the Soviet Union?
Mujahideen
Al-Qaeda
Taliban
ISIS
Which country provided military aid to the Mujahideen during the war?
United States
United Kingdom
China
Pakistan
What was the role of Osama bin Laden during the Soviet-Afghan War?
He fought alongside the Mujahideen
He provided financial support to the Mujahideen
He led the Soviet Union's military campaign
He was not involved in the war
How long did the Soviet Union stay in Afghanistan?
1 year
5 years
8 years
10 years
What was the cost of the war for the Soviet Union?
15,000 lives and $2 billion
50,000 lives and $10 billion
100,000 lives and $20 billion
500,000 lives and $50 billion
What was the outcome of the Soviet-Afghan War?
The Soviet Union won the war
The Afghan government remained in power
The Mujahideen defeated the Soviet Union
The war ended in a stalemate
Who became the leader of Afghanistan after the Soviet Union withdrew?
Hamid Karzai
Mohammad Najibullah
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Ahmad Shah Massoud
What happened to Afghanistan after the Soviet-Afghan War?
The country experienced peace and stability
The Taliban took control of the government
Afghanistan became a democracy
The country was divided into several smaller states
How did the Soviet-Afghan War impact the Soviet Union?
It strengthened the Soviet Union's military power
It led to the collapse of the Soviet Union
It improved the Soviet Union's economy
It had no significant impact on the Soviet Union
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