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?

Khalq Party and Parcham Party Signup and view all the answers

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

The regime's policy of socialism Signup and view all the answers

What was the importance of Afghanistan during the Cold War?

It was a strategically located country for the Soviet Union and the United States Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to its harsh landscape and historical battles, where invading forces have failed. Signup and view all the answers

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

Valleys Signup and view all the answers

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

Persians, Macedonians, Scythians, Turanian knights Signup and view all the answers

What event affirmed Afghanistan as an independent emirate by 1919?

Acknowledgment of Afghanistan's independence after British tours Signup and view all the answers

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

Harsh climate and inhospitable terrain Signup and view all the answers

Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who was the last king of Afghanistan?

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

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

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

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

What was the importance of Afghanistan during the Cold War?

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

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

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

What event affirmed Afghanistan as an independent emirate by 1919?

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

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