History of Afghanistan - Statistics

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Question	Answer	% Correct
What terrorist group took control of Afghanistan in August 2021?	Taliban	99%
What Greek ruler conquered in 330 BC?	Alexander the Great	92%
Who was the most prominent founder of the above?	Osama bin Laden	79%
What group of people invaded Afghanistan in the 12th century?	Mongols	77%
What Islamic terrorist group was founded in 1988 by some members of the above?	Al-Qaeda	74%
What country fought three wars against Afghanistan between 1842–1919?	United Kingdom	72%
What was the state ideology of Afghanistan from 1978–1992?	{Commun}ism	65%
What statues were destroyed by that terrorist group in 2001?	{Buddha}s of Bamiyan	62%
What famous photo was taken by Steve McCurry, and was on the front page of a 1985 edition of National Geographic?	Afghan {Girl}	59%
What was the most famous book published by Khaled Hosseini?	The {Kite} Runner	55%
What mountain pass was an integral part of the ancient Silk Road?	Khyber Pass	52%
What term was used for the Islamic insurgent groups during the Soviet–Afghan War?	Mujahideen	43%
What city served as the capital of Afghanistan until 1772?	Kandahar	41%
What term is for the struggle between the above and Russia for control over Afghanistan in the 19th century?	The Great {Game}	32%
What name was used by some Greek and Roman authors to refer to the region of modern-day Afghanistan? (hint: Grande's first name)	Ariana	30%
What city in northwestern Afghanistan was Timurid Empire's last capital until 1507?	Herat	29%
Who was the President of Afghanistan between 2001–2014?	Hamid Karzai	27%
What was abolished in 1973?	Monarchy	26%
Which poet was born in 1207 in the city of Balkh and now, according to some, is the best-selling poet of all time in the United States?	Rumi	23%
What Mughal Emperor's remains were moved from Agra to Kabul and reburied in 1540s?	Babur	16%