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 was initially formed as a force against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It was established in the 1980s to support the Afghan mujahideen in their fight against the Soviet Union.

Answer:

as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan