Understanding the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

What date did the 9/11 attacks occur?

• September 11, 2001

• October 11, 2001

• September 11, 2000

• August 12, 2001

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

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

Which organization was responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

• FARC

• Boko Haram

• ISIS

• al-Qaeda

What were the targets of the hijacked planes on 9/11?

• Los Angeles International Airport and the Sears Tower

• The White House and the Capitol Building

• The Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House

• World Trade Center and the Pentagon

What was the immediate impact of the 9/11 attacks on U.S. security policies?

• Reduction of airport security measures.

• Increased funding for international aid programs.

• The implementation of the USA PATRIOT Act and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

• Withdrawal of U.S. troops from overseas deployments.

What was the name of the operation launched by the U.S. in response to 9/11?

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Noble Eagle

How did the 9/11 attacks affect international relations?

• The attacks led to a decrease in global military spending.

• The 9/11 attacks reshaped international relations by initiating the War on Terror, altering alliances, and increasing global security cooperation.

• The attacks resulted in the formation of new trade agreements.

• International relations remained unchanged after the attacks.

What was the long-term economic impact of the 9/11 attacks on the U.S.?

• Immediate economic boom in tourism and travel sectors

• Increased foreign investment in the U.S.

• The long-term economic impact included increased security costs, slower growth, and shifts in industry dynamics.

• Reduction in government spending on defense and security

What legislation was passed in the U.S. as a result of the 9/11 attacks?

• Civil Liberties Protection Act

• Homeland Security Act

• USA PATRIOT Act

• Freedom Act

How did the 9/11 attacks change public perception of terrorism?

• The 9/11 attacks transformed public perception of terrorism into a major global threat, prompting heightened security and military responses.

• Terrorism was viewed solely as a local issue thereafter.

• Public perception remained unchanged after the attacks.

• The attacks led to a decrease in global military presence.