8th Grade Current Events - 1st Semester Final Examination

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What was the cause of the explosion in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995? Options: a. Gas leak, b. Biological attack, c. Ammonium nitrate–fuel oil bomb, d. Nuclear explosion

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Ammonium nitrate–fuel oil bomb

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How many people were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing?

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168

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Who were initially accused of being responsible for the bombing in the media?

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Islamic terrorists

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When did 9/11 occur?

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September 11, 2001

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How many lives were lost after 9/11?

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2,996 people died after 9/11 (not including the terrorists)

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What buildings were targeted, but terrorists failed to destroy the buildings? Options: The Tower Of Pisa or the Eiffel Tower, The White House or the U.S. Capitol, The Yankee's Stadium or the Independence Hall, CN Tower or Canton Tower

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The White House or the U.S. Capitol

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What was the Islamic terrorist group called that did this damage?

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Al-Qaeda

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Muslim phrase for the struggle on the path to God; often misinterpreted as a “holy war” is the best definition for...

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Jihad

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Who was the leader behind the attacks on USA on 9/11/01?

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Osama Bin Laden

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How many airliners were hijacked on September 11, 2001?

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four