Afghanistan: The Graveyard of Empires Quiz

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Why is Afghanistan considered the Graveyard of Empires?

Afghanistan has a strong military force.

Many empires and nations have failed to conquer it. (correct)

It is home to ancient graveyards.

It is located in the heart of Asia.

What geographical factor contributes to the difficulty of conquering Afghanistan?

Mountainous terrain (correct)

Being a coastal country

Desert climate

Lush green forests

Why has the opium industry become so strong in Afghanistan?

Government subsidies encouraged its growth.

Afghanistan is insecure due to decades of fighting. (correct)

International trade agreements supported the industry.

Opium has always been a traditional Afghan crop.

What makes Afghanistan an attractive place for growing opium according to William Byrd?

Lack of governance and insecurity Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

Kabul Signup and view all the answers

Who was the British commander during the first Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42)?

William Elphinstone Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the SAUR REVOLUTION in Afghanistan?

Assassination of Daoud Khan Signup and view all the answers

Who became the new president of Afghanistan after Daoud Khan's assassination?

Nur Muhammad Taraki Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the Soviet Union's intervention in Afghanistan in September 1979?

Concern over loss of a pro-Soviet government Signup and view all the answers

Who was killed by a Soviet KGH hit squad to take power during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan?

Hafizullah Amin Signup and view all the answers

Afghanistan: The Graveyard of Empires Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Why is Afghanistan considered the Graveyard of Empires?

What geographical factor contributes to the difficulty of conquering Afghanistan?

Why has the opium industry become so strong in Afghanistan?

What makes Afghanistan an attractive place for growing opium according to William Byrd?

What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

Who was the British commander during the first Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42)?

Which event marked the beginning of the SAUR REVOLUTION in Afghanistan?

Who became the new president of Afghanistan after Daoud Khan's assassination?

What was the main reason for the Soviet Union's intervention in Afghanistan in September 1979?

Who was killed by a Soviet KGH hit squad to take power during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan?

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