What year did the Taliban take control of Kabul in 2021?
a) 2019
b) 2020
c) 2021
d) 2022
Who was the leader of the Taliban during its 2021 takeover of Afghanistan?
a) Mullah Baradar
b) Osama Bin Laden
c) Mullah Omar
d) Ahmad Shah Durrani
Which of the following countries was one of the first to recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan after their 2021 takeover?
a) Pakistan
b) United States
c) Russia
d) Saudi Arabia
What major human rights concern has been raised regarding Taliban rule in Afghanistan?
a) Increased freedom of speech
b) Restrictions on women’s rights and education
c) Economic reforms
d) Full media independence
Which group took control of Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrawal in 2021?
a) Al-Qaeda
b) The Taliban
c) Islamic State
d) Northern Alliance
What was the main cause of the collapse of the Afghan government in 2021?
a) Economic collapse
b) Lack of foreign aid
c) The rapid advance of the Taliban
d) International sanctions
What major international institution suspended its aid to Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power?
a) United Nations
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Which of the following is a key challenge for Afghanistan under Taliban rule?
a) Increased access to global markets
b) Deterioration of public infrastructure
c) Rapid technological advancements
d) Improved health care systems
How has the Taliban’s return to power impacted the security situation in Afghanistan?
a) Increased peace and stability
b) Limited conflict with international forces
c) Widespread violence and instability
d) Full cooperation with NATO forces
Which key international issue has the Taliban been criticized for in 2021-2022?
a) Violation of environmental laws
b) Repression of women’s rights
c) Economic collaboration with China
d) Expansion of international alliances
What major event caused the collapse of the Afghan National Army in 2021?
a) The withdrawal of U.S. troops
b) Economic crisis
c) Peace agreements with the Taliban
d) International military intervention
How has the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan impacted global counterterrorism efforts?
a) Strengthened global counterterrorism collaboration
b) Weakened international counterterrorism efforts
c) No impact on global counterterrorism
d) Led to new global counterterrorism alliances
What is one of the major reasons for the economic crisis in Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover?
a) Increased foreign investment
b) Free trade agreements with neighboring countries
c) Suspension of foreign aid and financial sanctions
d) Growth in local businesses
Which country has been a primary refuge for many Afghans fleeing Taliban rule?
a) India
b) Iran
c) Pakistan
d) Turkey
Which international power has been seen as a significant backer of the Taliban regime?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) European Union
How did the Taliban’s return to power affect education in Afghanistan?
a) Education was fully modernized
b) Restrictions on girls’ education
c) Education expanded to include all genders
d) Free higher education for all
Which of the following is a consequence of the Taliban’s return to power on Afghanistan’s international trade?
a) Increased foreign trade partnerships
b) Total collapse of trade relations
c) Limited access to global financial systems
d) Expansion of trade with neighboring countries
What is one of the Taliban’s key promises regarding governance in Afghanistan?
a) Open democratic elections
b) Full media freedom
c) Establishment of a strict interpretation of Sharia law
d) Full rights for minorities
How has the Taliban’s rule affected Afghan women’s access to education?
a) Women are allowed equal access to education
b) Only primary education is allowed for women
c) Women are completely banned from education
d) Women are allowed education in private institutions only
What is a significant consequence of the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan?
a) Increased employment opportunities for women
b) Increased international support for education initiatives
c) Widespread international condemnation and isolation
d) Rapid development of female entrepreneurship
Which of the following regions has seen an increase in asylum seekers due to the Taliban rule in Afghanistan?
a) Middle East
b) Central Asia
c) Europe
d) South Asia
What is one major impact of the Taliban’s rule on Afghanistan’s economy?
a) Increased foreign investment
b) The collapse of the banking system
c) Full economic recovery
d) Expansion of industrial production
How has the Taliban’s rule impacted Afghanistan’s foreign relations?
a) Strengthened diplomatic ties with the West
b) Isolated Afghanistan internationally
c) Strengthened ties with the United Nations
d) Led to the establishment of new global trade routes
What is the Taliban’s stance on international aid to Afghanistan?
a) Full cooperation with aid organizations
b) Limited acceptance of aid with conditions
c) Rejection of all forms of foreign aid
d) Only accepting humanitarian aid for military purposes
Which of the following is a consequence of the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan’s media?
a) Increased freedom of the press
b) Censorship of media outlets and restrictions on reporting
c) Unrestricted access to foreign media
d) Full control over international news outlets
What is a significant challenge faced by the Taliban in governing Afghanistan?
a) Lack of international recognition and legitimacy
b) Overwhelming support from international governments
c) Robust domestic economic growth
d) Full adherence to international law
What has been the primary method of protest against the Taliban in Afghanistan?
a) Diplomatic negotiation with foreign powers
b) Non-violent protests, especially by Afghan women
c) Military resistance from international forces
d) Armed conflict with neighboring countries
Which international entity has called for the Taliban to respect women’s rights in Afghanistan?
a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) World Bank
d) World Health Organization
Which of the following describes the Taliban’s policy on cultural heritage in Afghanistan?
a) Preservation of all cultural sites
b) Destruction of cultural heritage sites linked to other religions
c) Full support for international cultural exchange
d) Creation of new cultural institutions
What significant step has the Taliban taken towards international legitimacy?
a) Hosting a summit for world leaders
b) Engaging in talks with China, Pakistan, and Russia
c) Forming military alliances with the West
d) Abolishing Sharia law
Which major policy shift did the Taliban announce regarding Afghan citizens’ travel abroad?
a) Complete freedom of travel for all citizens
b) Restrictions on women’s travel outside Afghanistan
c) Unrestricted travel for all citizens, including women
d) Suspension of all international flights
What has been the primary international reaction to the Taliban’s treatment of women in Afghanistan?
a) Widespread support from global powers
b) Calls for sanctions and aid cuts
c) International military intervention
d) Establishment of trade agreements
