Causes and Effects of Terrorism

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of terrorism?

• A. Environmental factors

• B. Ideological factors

• C. Psychological factors

• D. Strategic factors

Which of the following is an immediate effect of terrorism?

• Economic growth and prosperity

• Loss of life and/or physical injury

• Increased trust and security

• Promotion of civil liberties

Which of the following best illustrates the economic effects of terrorism? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. Economic prosperity and cohesion

• B. Trust and unity within a society

• C. Destruction of infrastructure

• D. Disruption of trade and commerce

• E. Political instability

Which of the following fails to exemplify a terrorist group motivated by ideology?

• The Irish Republican Army (IRA) has engaged in acts of violence to achieve its goal of a united Ireland.

• The Baader Meinhof has committed acts of violence to oppose capitalism and capitalist oppression in Germany.

• The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have employed terrorist tactics to express its desire for an independent Tamil state.

• Youth activists have led peaceful demonstrations demanding actions to address climate change.

Identify and fill in the blank: The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have employed terrorist tactics to express its desire for an independent ________ state.

• A. Irish

• B. German

• C. Tamil

• D. Climate

Which of the following is an example of a psychological motivation for terrorism?

• Desire for economic gain

• Hatred for the government

• Personal grievances

• Desire for attention.

Fill in the blank: The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sought to establish a separate state for their people, the ______, in Sri Lanka.

• Tamils

• Sinhalese

• Bengalis

• Punjabis

According to the strategic perspective, terrorism is sometimes seen as a logical extension of the failure of what?

• Politics

• Religion

• Education

• Economy

Which of the following is a political cause of terrorism?

• Poverty

• Globalization

• Oppression

• Religious extremism

Fill in the blank: One of the psychological impacts of terrorism is ______.

• Economic disruption

• Fear

• Media propaganda

• Illicit trade