Flashcard on Terrorism and Global Communication

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What is the primary goal of terrorism as mentioned in the text?

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To gain attention and provoke governments

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Which group used terrorism in Northern Ireland during the 1960s and 1970s?

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The Irish Republican Army (IRA)

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What was the significant event carried out by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001?

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Hijacking four planes in the U.S.

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What marked the beginning of the global "war on terror"? Options: The invasion of Iraq, The bombing of the USS Cole, The U.S. response to the September 11 attacks, The signing of the Good Friday Agreement

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The U.S. response to the September 11 attacks

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What technological advancements have transformed global communication since the 1980s? Options: Radio and telegraph, Television, satellites, and computers, Printing press and typewriter, Steam engine and telegraph

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Television, satellites, and computers

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What significant event in 1991 marked a milestone in global news broadcasting?

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Persian Gulf War

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What revolution in the 1990s allowed people to exchange data almost instantly?

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Information Revolution

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How did businesses use the internet in the 1990s?

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For e-commerce

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What impact did technological developments have on global culture?

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Integrated diverse cultures and ideas