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| A rebel group in Afghanistan who fought against the Soviet invasion. They were trained and provided weapons from the CIA. |
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| Islamic extremist government that came to power in Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion. |
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| A terrorist group started by Osama bin Laden. Their goal was to create a pure Islamic state, they were given safe harbor in Afghanistan by the Taliban. |
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| A religion based off the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. The main beliefs and practices of Islam are: there is only one God (Allah) and following the five pillars of Islam. |
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| A person who practices Islam. |
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