Soviet invasion of Afghanistan 1979

• What year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan occur?

  1979
• What was the outcome of the revolution in Afghanistan in 1979?

  The Shah was replaced by a Muslim government
• Who was replaced by a Muslim fundamentalist government in Iran?

  The Shah
• Why did Moscow not want Muslim fundamentalism to spread into the USSR?

  It threatened the stability of the Soviet Union
• When did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?

  December 1979
• What did Amin replace in Afghanistan?

  The pro-Soviet government
• What was the significance of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan for the USA?

  It was seen as a threat to peace
• How much did the Soviet Union spend annually on military efforts in Afghanistan?

  $8 billion
• What was the estimated number of Soviet soldiers that died in Afghanistan?

  15,000
• What was the estimated number of Afghan civilians that died during the conflict?

  1.5 million
• What was the US reaction to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

  It was a threat to peace
• What was SALT II in relation to the Soviet invasion?

  It was not accepted due to the invasion
• What was the purpose of the "Carter Doctrine"?

  To stop the spread of communism
• What did the US do in response to the Soviet invasion?

  Sent weapons to Afghan rebels
• What was the economic impact of the Soviet invasion on the USSR?

  It strained the Soviet economy
• How did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan affect US-Soviet relations?

  It worsened relations significantly
• What were the long-term effects of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan on the region?

  • Rise of militant groups in Afghanistan
  • Increased instability in Central Asia
  • Long-term conflict and civil war in Afghanistan
  • Impact on US foreign policy in the Middle East
• What was the role of the Mujahideen during the Soviet invasion?

  • They fought against Soviet forces
  • Received support from the US and other countries
  • Engaged in guerrilla warfare tactics
• What was the significance of the "Carter Doctrine" in the context of the Soviet invasion?

  • It declared the Persian Gulf a vital US interest
  • Stated that the US would use military force if necessary
  • Aimed to prevent Soviet expansion in the region
• What were the main consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

  • Increased military spending by the USSR
  • Rise in Afghan civilian and soldier casualties
  • Deterioration of US-Soviet relations
  • Strengthening of anti-communist sentiments in the US
• What year did the Afghan invasion occur?

  1979
• What happened to the Afghan government during the invasion?

  It was replaced
• How long did the war last?

  10 years
• Who supplied the Mujahideen with weapons?

  USA
• How many Afghan civilians died during the conflict?

  1.5 million
• What was the financial cost of the war for the USA?

  $8 billion per year
• What economic actions were taken against the USSR by the USA?

  Economic sanctions
• What was the purpose of the Carter Doctrine?

  To protect US interests in the Persian Gulf
• What was the outcome of the Olympic boycott in 1980?

  USA boycotted the Olympics
• Where were the 1980 Olympic Games held?

  Moscow
• What was the USA's decision regarding the 1980 Olympics?

  To boycott the Olympics
• How many other countries joined the USA in the Olympic boycott?

  60 other countries
• What was the significance of the Olympic boycotts against the Afghan invasion?

  It was a protest against the invasion
• What year did the Olympic Games take place in Los Angeles?

  1984
• What was the USSR's decision regarding the 1984 Olympics?

  To boycott the Olympics
• How many communist countries joined the USSR in the Olympic boycott?

  15 countries
• What was the overall impact of the Olympic boycotts on international relations?

  It heightened tensions during the Cold War
• What were the key events surrounding the Afghan invasion and subsequent Olympic boycotts?

  • 1979: Afghan invasion by USSR
  • Replacement of Afghan government
  • 10-year war with 1.5 million civilian deaths
  • USA supplied Mujahideen with weapons
  • Economic sanctions imposed on USSR
  • 1980: USA boycotted Moscow Olympics
  • 1984: USSR boycotted Los Angeles Olympics
  • Heightened Cold War tensions