Terrorism Brainpop

Which of the following people would be considered a terrorist? Choose the best answer.

• A soldier who kills enemy soldiers in a war

• A man who murders a member of his family

• A woman who bombs a commuter train

• A man who argues passionately in favor of an unpopular political movement

How is traditional war different than a terrorist action?

• Traditional wars are rarely fought over politics or religion; terrorism is always about politics or religion

• In traditional war, civilians are not supposed to be targeted; terrorist acts specifically target civilians

• In traditional war, buildings are not destroyed; in terrorist acts, they are

• In traditional war, very few people are killed; in terrorist acts, many people are killed

What is the main goal of terrorism? Choose the best answer

• To gain money and power

• To call attention to human rights violations

• To commit suicide

• To spread violence and fear

Why is it so hard to catch terrorists before they strike?

• Because it's illegal for the government to eavesdrop on suspected terrorists

• Because terrorists only strike in places with no security

• Because terrorists always act alone

• Because terrorists deliberately try to blend into their surroundings

Why are terrorists more dangerous today than they were in the past?

• Today's terrorists are more committed to their causes

• Today's terrorists are more willing to commit murder

• Today's terrorists have access to modern technology and weapons

• Today's terrorists try to blend in with their surroundings

Which of the following is an opinion about the events of September 11, 2001?

• They were carried out by a terrorist group called al Qaeda

• They involved attacks in New York and Washington, DC

• They involved the hijacking of passenger aircraft

• They were the most despicable terrorist acts ever committed

How were the 9/11 attacks different from the Oklahoma City attack?

• 9/11 was carried out by foreign-born terrorists; Oklahoma City was carried out by American-born terrorists

• The Oklahoma City attack was directed at a government building; no government buildings were targeted on 9/11

• The Oklahoma City attackers took hostages; the 9/11 attackers did not

• The Oklahoma City bombing is still an unsolved crime; all the 9/11 attackers were identified and brought to justice

Which of the following words best describes the world's attitude toward terrorism?

• support

• condemnation

• sympathy

• open-mindedness

What can you conclude from the fact that terrorism has been around for thousands of years?

• That terrorists have always had wide popular support

• That most terrorists have eventually achieved their goals

• That it's likely impossible to completely eliminate terrorism

• That there is no way to reduce the threat of terrorism

The media is an important tool during an emergency because it:

• Only reports local news

• Is always accurate

• Is biased against certain groups of people

• Can quickly spread information to many people