Quiz on Terrorism

Which groups have historically practiced terrorism?

• Only religious groups

• Only political organizations

• Political organizations, nationalistic and religious groups, revolutionaries, and state institutions

• Only state institutions

During which historical period did countries like the Soviet Union and East Germany sponsor terror groups?

• World War I

• The Cold War

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What is a common characteristic of global terrorism?

• It is always state-sponsored

• It often involves networks across different countries

• It is a new phenomenon

• It only targets military personnel

What is considered an international crime according to the video?

• State-sponsored terrorism

• Peace treaties

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

Which terror group was involved in the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• ISIS

• al Qaeda

• Boko Haram

• Taliban

What is a civilian in the context of terrorism?

• A military officer

• A government official

• Someone who does not work for a government or military

• A police officer

What is the purpose of using terror groups by countries in state-sponsored terrorism?

• To avoid using their own militaries

• To increase tourism

• To promote cultural exchange

• To support international trade

Which country is suspected to have been behind a truck bombing in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Syria

• Saudi Arabia

What event involved the use of planes that led to the events of September 11th, 2001?

• The bombing of the USS Cole

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The World Trade Center attacks

• The Oklahoma City bombing

What is terrorism defined as in the video?

• The use of propaganda to influence people

• The use of extreme fear and violence to try to achieve a goal

• The use of economic pressure to change policies

• The use of peaceful protests to demand change