Understanding the 9/11 Attacks

What was the primary target of the terrorists during the 9-11 attacks in New York City?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The World Trade Center

• The Empire State Building

• Central Park

Which airline was NOT involved in the 9-11 terrorist attacks?

• American Airlines

• United Airlines

• Delta Airlines

• None of the above

How many planes were hijacked during the 9-11 attacks?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which building was hit by the third hijacked plane during the 9-11 attacks?

• The Pentagon

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The World Trade Center

What was the name of the terrorist group responsible for the 9-11 attacks?

• ISIS

• Al-Qaeda

• Taliban

• Boko Haram

Which U.S. state was the departure point for two of the hijacked flights on 9-11?

• New York

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

What was the intended target of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania?

• The White House

• The Pentagon

• The U.S. Capitol

• The World Trade Center

How did the 9-11 attacks impact U.S. air travel immediately following the events?

• Flights were increased

• Flights were canceled

• Flights were unaffected

• Flights were rerouted to Canada

What was the name of the U.S. military operation launched in response to the 9-11 attacks?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Operation Neptune Spear

Which of the following was a significant change in U.S. policy after the 9-11 attacks?

• The introduction of the Patriot Act

• The end of the Cold War

• The signing of the Kyoto Protocol

• The establishment of the United Nations