Quiz on "Lessons From the Taliban and Afghanistan"




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Why did the United States go to war with Afghanistan 20 years ago?

Because Al Qaeda was based in Afghanistan and the Government of Afghanistan wouldn't give them up.
Because Al Qaeda attacked the United States
Because the Taliban mistreat women
Because the United States is an Islamophobic and Colonialist country

What do the Taliban believe?

Muslims should treat women with respect
Islam forbids music
Allah (God) has given them the girls of the people they conquer as slaves
Women should be controlled by men
Women should not be allowed to have an education
Women whose skin is visible should be beaten

Who convinces Afghan children to grow into violent Taliban soldiers?

Their religious school teachers
Their music school teachers

Did American soldiers accomplish anything in Afghanistan while they were there?

No the Taliban have taken over so it was a total waste
Yes while America was there Afghans had a better life.

Did Leaving Afghanistan help America?

Yes, now American soldiers will be safer because the Taliban won't hate America so much.
No, people won't risk their lives to help us because they'll remember how we betrayed our friends in Afghanistan
No, because Al Qaeda was able to strike us from Afghanistan on 9/11 and terrorists from there will be able to again.
No, because people will see America as weak and will be more likely to start wars with America's friends.
No, because our soldiers will be attacked all over the world because they'll be seen as weak and afraid

Ayaan Hirsi Ali says

We should worry less about committing micro-aggressions and worry more about committing macro-aggressions.
When our leaders let the Taliban take over they are not that different from the Taliban.
Americans are good caring people.
Americans are mean people who don't care about others