Terrorism lecture Qs

What did President Carter reluctantly approve that encouraged Iranian militants to seize hostages from the American Embassy in Iran?

• The Shah of Iran's entry into the United States for medical treatment
• The increase in economic sanctions on Iran
• The withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Middle East
• The release of Palestinian prisoners

How long did Iran keep American hostages?

• 555 days
• 333 days
• 666 days
• 444 days

What is the Islamic Terrorist organization in West and East Africa?

• Al-Shabaab
• ISIS
• Taliban
• Boko Haram

Who was Osama Bin Laden?

• Osama Bin Laden was a renowned scientist who made significant discoveries.
• Osama Bin Laden was a professional athlete who competed in the Olympics.
• Osama Bin Laden was a terrorist leader and founder of the extremist group al-Qaeda.
• Osama Bin Laden was a philanthropist known for his charitable work.

In his 1997 CNN interview, what does Bin Laden claim to be his reasons for declaring Jihad against the United States?

• United States' support for the Sha of Iran

• United States support for India over that of Pakistan

• Bin Laden wants to end American creation of Nuclear weapons

• He is angered by US support for Israel and military presence in Arabia

About how many Americans were killed on 9/11?

• Over 5,000
• Less than 1,000
• Exactly 2,500
• Nearly 3,000

What was unique about how 5th Special Forces toppled the Taliban regime?

• Used traditional military tactics and strategies
• Utilized unconventional warfare tactics and worked closely with local Afghan forces
• Operated independently without local support
• Focused solely on air strikes and bombings

Who did the Green Berets work with to take over Kandahar from the Taliban?

• Al-Qaeda
• Taliban
• Hamid Karzai

• Osama Bin Laden