Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires Quiz

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Who was the last king of Afghanistan?

  • Hafizullah Amin
  • Prince Mohammed Daoud Khan
  • Nur Muhammad Taraki
  • Mohammad Zahir Shah (correct)

What was the name of the republic established by Prince Mohammed Daoud Khan in 1973?

  • Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (correct)
  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
  • Afghan Socialist Republic
  • Afghan People's Republic

What was the reason behind the Saur Revolution in April 1978?

  • Opposition to the monarchy
  • Opposition to the Pashtun nationalism of Daoud Khan (correct)
  • Support for the Soviet Union
  • Demand for democratic elections

Which two Marxist-Leninist political groups shared power after the Saur Revolution?

<p>Khalq Party and Parcham Party (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the Soviet Union's support for the PDPA regime?

<p>The regime's policy of socialism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the importance of Afghanistan during the Cold War?

<p>It was a strategically located country for the Soviet Union and the United States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Afghanistan referred to as the 'Graveyard of empires'?

<p>Due to its harsh landscape and historical battles, where invading forces have failed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geographic feature contributed to Afghanistan's isolation from the outside world?

<p>Valleys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which empires attempted to invade Afghanistan on their way to reach the wealth of the Indian peninsula?

<p>Persians, Macedonians, Scythians, Turanian knights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event affirmed Afghanistan as an independent emirate by 1919?

<p>Acknowledgment of Afghanistan's independence after British tours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geographical characteristic of Afghanistan made it a challenging barrier for invading forces?

<p>Harsh climate and inhospitable terrain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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