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Flashcards on War in Afghanistan
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When did the War in Afghanistan begin?
2001
Which country invaded Afghanistan in 2001?
United States
Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
To dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power
Who led the Taliban during the War in Afghanistan?
Mullah Mohammed Omar
What was Operation Enduring Freedom?
The official name for the United States military operation in Afghanistan
When did the United States officially end its combat mission in Afghanistan?
2014
What was the longest war in United States history?
War in Afghanistan
Who was the President of the United States when the War in Afghanistan began?
George W. Bush
How many casualties have there been in the War in Afghanistan?
Over 100,000
What is the current status of the War in Afghanistan?
Ongoing
Which country borders Afghanistan to the west?
Iran
Who succeeded Mullah Mohammed Omar as the leader of the Taliban?
Mullah Akhtar Mansour
What was the primary goal of the Taliban?
To establish a strict Islamic state in Afghanistan
Which country provided safe haven to Osama bin Laden during the War in Afghanistan?
Pakistan
What was the name of the mission that resulted in the killing of Osama bin Laden?
Operation Neptune Spear
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When did the War in Afghanistan begin?
1998
2001
2003
2005
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Which country invaded Afghanistan in 2001?
United States
Russia
China
Iran
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Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
To gain control of oil reserves
To dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power
To establish a democracy
To expand its territory
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Who led the Taliban during the War in Afghanistan?
Hamid Karzai
Mullah Mohammed Omar
Ashraf Ghani
Abdullah Abdullah
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When did the United States officially end its combat mission in Afghanistan?
2008
2010
2014
2016
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What was the longest war in United States history?
World War II
Vietnam War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
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How many casualties have there been in the War in Afghanistan?
Less than 10,000
Over 100,000
Around 50,000
Over 1 million
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What is the current status of the War in Afghanistan?
Ongoing
Ended in 2019
Resolved through negotiations
Paused due to COVID-19
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Which country borders Afghanistan to the west?
India
Iran
China
Pakistan
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Who succeeded Mullah Mohammed Omar as the leader of the Taliban?
Hamid Karzai
Ashraf Ghani
Mullah Akhtar Mansour
Abdullah Abdullah
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