Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Flashcards

1
Q

Which communist party took power in Afghanistan in 1978?

A

The People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA)

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2
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Which jihadist group remained strong in Afghanistan into the 1990s?

A

The Mujaheddin

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3
Q

Which factional leader helped overthrow the country’s government in 1979, worrying the USSR?

A

Hafizullah Amin

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4
Q

How many Afghans fled as refugees to Iran and Pakistan as a result of the war?

A

One-third of Afghanistan’s population (around 5.5 million people)

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5
Q

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 took place in which country close to Afghanistan?

A

Iran

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6
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Which leader came to lead this country in place of the US-backed leader?

A

The Grand Ayatollah

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7
Q

Name the US military program that enabled them to push ahead of the USSR during Afghanistan.

A

Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

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8
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How many Afghans died as a result of the Soviet invasion?

A

1 million

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9
Q

On what date did the Soviets invade?

A

Christmas Day 1979

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10
Q

Give 3 reactions of the USA to the Soviet invasion.

A

Here are 4: US Congress failed to ratify the SALT II agreement, defence expenditure increased, they stopped selling much-needed grain to the USSR, boycotted the 1980s Moscow Olympics

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11
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Who was US President at the time of the invasion?

A

Jimmy Carter

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12
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How many Afghan soldiers were killed?

A

18,000

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13
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How long did the Soviet occupation last for?

A

10 years

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