Chapter 17 Quiz 2

What is the use of violence and fear to achieve political goals called?

• propaganda

• terrorism

• conflict

• weapons of mass destruction

What was a reason for the attacks of September 11, 2001?

• The United States had invaded Iraq.

• President Bush had declared a War on Terror.

• Al Qaeda opposed America's influence in Islamic lands.

• The United States had prevented al Qaeda from taking over Afghanistan.

After defeating the Taliban in 2001, what did the United States hope the new government of Afghanistan would do?

• join the American War on Terror

• guarantee human rights for its citizens

• stop building weapons of mass destruction

• help the United States find Osama bin Laden

What led to the events known as Arab Spring?

• A brutal terrorist group from Syria began terrorizing the Middle East.

• Middle Eastern countries wanted freedom from their oppressive governments.

• Democratic governments began forming in Arab countries and their citizens rebelled.

• Some countries did not approve of Arab countries having alliances with the United States.

What hypothesis can be made about the civil war in Syria?

• If not for the Arab Spring, Syria would have remained at peace.

• The refugees created by the war had been happy with the government.

• ISIS was responsible for the Syrian civil war and similar conflicts in the region.

• The Syrian people were not expected to fight back against their government as hard as they did.

Which of the following describes the correct order of events?

• 1. 1) The US invaded Afghanistan

  3. 2) Bin Laden planned and executed the 9/11 attacks

  5. 3) Bin Laden founded Al Qaeda

• 1. 1) Bin Laden founded Al Qaeda

  3. 2) Bin Laden planned and executed the 9/11 attacks

  5. 3) The US invaded Afghanistan

• 1. 1) The US invaded Afghanistan

  3. 2) Bin Laden founded Al Qaeda

  5. 3) Bin Laden planned and executed the 9/11 attacks

• 1. 1) Bin Laden founded Al Qaeda

  3. 2) The US invaded Afghanistan

  5. 3) Bin Laden planned and executed the 9/11 attacks

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

• Terrorist attack on Pearl Harbor

• Terrorist attack on the United States

• The Fall of the Wall

• The explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia

Which terrorist organization accepted credit for the 9/11/01 attacks?

• ISIS
• Al Qaeda
• Nazis
• Iraqi Soldiers for Freedom (ISF)

What is the goal of "Terrorism"?

• To create a peaceful resolution to conflicts

• To advance an economic, religious, political, or ideological goal through violent acts

• To provide security in public places

• To promote a political candidate or policy

Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda during the 9/11 attacks?

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama Bin Laden

• Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

• Ayman al-Zawahiri