Question

The Muslim rebels who fought against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s were called __________ Mujahideen al-Qaeda Taliban Muslim Brotherhood

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The Muhahideen were the Afghan resistance that fought the Soviets and whom the United States aided with supplies and weapons like Stingers.

Answer 2

The Muslim rebels who fought against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s were called Mujahideen.

The Soviet-Afghan War lasted over nine years. Insurgent groups, known as Mujahideen, fought against the Soviet Army and Afghanistan. They were backed by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Packistan.