Fight Against Terrorism

What does hijack mean?

• To unlawfully take control of (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go in a different direction for their own purposes.

• A person who uses violence to achieve political goals

What was the name of the terrorist group that attacked America on 9/11?

• Boko Hiram

• ISIS

• Al Qaeda

• The Sons of Liberty

Why did Al Qaeda attack the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon?

• They hated tall buildings.

• They are symbols of America's wealth and military power.

• To prove that airplanes are evil.

• To employ gorilla warfare tactics (surprise hit and run attacks)

Why did the Al Qaeda attack America?

• To get the USA to remove it's military from Muslim counties like Saudi Arabia

• Because in America women are allowed go to school

• Because America allows religious freedom

The unlawful use of, or threatened use of, force or violence against individuals or property for the purpose of intimidating or causing fear for political or social ends.

• terrorism

• coalition

• violence

• none of the above

Who was believed to be responsible for the attacks of September 11, 2001?

• al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden

• Iraq and Suddam Hussein

• The Taliban

• none of the above

In what countries has the United States taken military actions since the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• All the above

• None of the above

What other terrorist threats exist?

• Domestic Terrorism

• Biological Weapons

• Chemicals Weapons

• all the above

An alliance with other Nations/allies is called what?

• coalition

• terrorism

• chemical weapons

• all the above

How has terrorism affected policies of the Unites States and its allies?

• Caused the US and other Nations to form a coalition

• Caused them to take military action in Afghanistan and Iraq

• Caused the US and other Nations to step up security measures

• all of the above