Afghanistan and the Soviet Union

Question 1

Soviets Invasion 1997

Answer 1

• Had free religion
• Anti Communists had an uprising
• Soviet troops were sent to control them

Question 2

Mujahideen

Answer 2

• Those who follow Jihad
• Islamic
• Protecting their faith
• Became Taliban

Question 3

Why did the US supply them

Answer 3

• Revenge on the Soviet Union for Vietnam
• Weapons, Training, $$$

Question 4

Osama Bin Ladin

Answer 4

• Saudian Millionaire
• Big part of the Mujahideen
• Worked for our CIA
• Knows how to fight against superior military