Quiz & Worksheet - Characteristics of the War in Afghanistan

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Which world power fought in Afghanistan during the 1980s?

United States of America Great Britain Iraq

India The Soviet Union

Worksheet

Print The War in Afghanistan: Causes, Timeline & Controversy Worksheet

1. What group was in control of Afghanistan prior to the 9/11 attacks?

Communists
Al Qaeda
The Taliban
Ba'athist Party
Mujahideen

2. Which of the following was NOT a part of the attacks on Afghanistan in late 2001?

United States
United Kingdom
NATO Forces
Northern Alliance
Pakistan

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

While the War in Afghanistan is a complex topic, this quiz and worksheet can help you sort out dates, leadership, and United States involvement.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

These assessments test you on:

Afghanistan in the 1980's and in the 1990's
Countries who aided the U.S.
Challenges that Coalition forces faced
U.S. goals

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on the war in Afghanistan
Information recall- use the knowledge you've attained regarding the background of Afghanistan
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding the trials that Coalition forces endured and interpret it correctly

Additional Learning

To find out more about this war, check out the related lesson entitled The War in Afghanistan: Causes, Timeline & Controversy. This lesson discusses the following concepts: