Obama delays withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan

Oct. 19, 2015

Q: President Barack Obama announced last week that U.S. forces will remain in Afghanistan at their current levels throughout much of 2016, an acknowledgment that America's longest war won't be concluded during his presidency. Where is Afghanistan?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: The decision came after Afghan government forces were driven from Kunduz, the first major city to fall to rebels since the war began in 2001. What is the name of the rebel force trying to regain control of Afghanistan?

A. Al-Shabaab

B. Boko Haram

C. Houthi 

D. Taliban

Q: The Taliban originally gained power in Afghanistan with support from the country's southern neighbor . . .

A. Iran

B. Pakistan

C. Turkmenistan

D. Uzbekistan

Q: The Taliban movement traces its origin to the Pakistani-trained mujahideen in northern Pakistan, during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Who provided the money in the fight against the Soviet Union?

A. Saudi Arabia

B. United Kingdom

C. United States

D. All of the above

Q: Which of Afghanistan's neighbors supported militias fighting against the Taliban?

A. Iran

B. Pakistan

C. Turkmenistan

D. Uzbekistan

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