Question

how did al - qaeda get its start?
as a middle eastern religious organization
as a terrorist group that attacked the united states
as a force against soviet invasion of afghanistan
as a peace - seeking islamic political party

Explanation:

Al - Qaeda originated in the 1980s as a force to oppose the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It was formed by Arab volunteers who went to Afghanistan to fight against the Soviets.

Answer:

as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan