Afghanistan History Quiz

Which civilizations influenced the early city-states in Afghanistan?

• Chinese and Japanese

• Indus Valley and Central Asian

• Mayan and Aztec

• Roman and Egyptian

Who was the first to conquer and unite the land of Afghanistan?

• The Romans

• The Medes

• Alexander the Great

• The Mongols

What was a significant reason for Alexander the Great's marriage to Roxanna?

• To gain access to Roman territories

• To expand his empire into China

• To secure an alliance with the Bactrian nobility

• To establish trade with Africa

Which empire was known for promoting Buddhism and facilitating trade between China and Rome?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Kushan Empire

• The Persian Empire

During which empire's rule was the term 'Afghan' first recorded?

• The Roman Empire

• The Sassanid Empire

• The British Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Which dynasty was established by a Persian coppersmith and promoted the conversion to Islam?

• The Safarid Dynasty

• The Ottoman Dynasty

• The Safavid Dynasty

• The Mughal Dynasty

Who is considered the father of modern Afghanistan?

• Nader Shah

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Ahmad Shah Durrani

What was a major factor in the decline of the Durrani Empire?

• Economic isolation due to trade route changes

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Natural disasters

• Conquest by the British

What was the outcome of the first Anglo-Afghan War?

• The Afghans became a British protectorate

• The British gained control over all of Afghanistan

• The Afghans reinstated Dost Mohammad Khan

• The British established a permanent colony

What significant political change occurred in Afghanistan in 1973?

• The establishment of the Islamic Republic

• The overthrow of the monarchy

• The signing of a peace treaty with Russia

• The beginning of British rule