Terrorism Surveillance Operations Analysis

Terrorism Surveillance Operations Analysis

Assessment

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History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The transcript details the largest surveillance operation in British history, focusing on the investigation of Abdullah Ahmed Ali, a suspected terrorist. Upon his arrival in London, Ali was placed under surveillance, leading to the identification of his contact, Asad Sawa. The investigation revealed Sawa's purchase of large quantities of hydrogen peroxide, indicating a potential terrorist plot. The operation exposed an al-Qaeda cell, though the full scale of the plot remained unknown.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the largest surveillance operation in British history?

To prevent cyber attacks

To investigate financial fraud

To monitor illegal immigration

To track a potential terrorist plot

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the British citizen suspected of being a potential terrorist upon arriving from Islamabad?

Asad Sawa

John Smith

Abdullah Ahmed Ali

Mohammed Khan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken after Abdullah Ahmed Ali met a new contact?

The contact was deported

The contact was placed under surveillance

The contact was arrested immediately

The contact was ignored

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the codename assigned to Asad Sawa?

Rich Food

Deep Water

Silent Shadow

Bright Star

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What substance did Asad Sawa purchase in large volumes that raised suspicion?

Ammonium nitrate

Hydrogen peroxide

Nitric acid

Sulfuric acid

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is hydrogen peroxide concerning in the context of terrorism?

It is used for cleaning

It can be weaponized

It is a common household item

It is used in agriculture

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the surveillance teams uncover about the terrorist cell?

It was a financial fraud ring

It was an al-Qaeda cell

It was a small, local group

It was a group of hackers

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the surveillance teams after uncovering the terrorist cell?

Identifying the leader

Understanding the scale of the plot

Finding the location of the cell

Communicating with international agencies