War on Terrorism Quiz

What event led to the start of the War on Terrorism?

• The Gulf War

• The September 11, 2001 attacks

• The Vietnam War

• The Cold War

Which terrorist group was responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• ISIS

• al-Qaeda

• Boko Haram

• Taliban

What were the targets of the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• The White House and the Pentagon

• The World Trade Center and the Pentagon

• The Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building

• The Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial

Why did the U.S. go to war in Afghanistan in 2001?

• To find weapons of mass destruction

• To remove the Taliban from power

• To support the Afghan government

• To establish a new government

What was one of the reasons for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?

• To find and destroy nuclear weapons

• To capture Saddam Hussein

• To prevent the use of dangerous weapons

• To support the Iraqi government

What was a controversial result of the U.S. invasion of Iraq?

• It led to peace in the Middle East

• It caused worldwide debate

• It was unanimously supported

• It ended terrorism

What measure was taken to make airports more secure after the attacks?

• Reducing security checks

• Increasing security checks

• Removing security personnel

• Allowing more carry-on items

What was the purpose of passing new laws after the attacks?

• To reduce government power

• To increase government power to stop terrorist activities

• To limit military actions

• To support international trade

Why is the fight against terrorism called a "war"?

• It involves two countries

• It involves military action and big efforts

• It is a traditional war

• It is a war for resources

What is terrorism?

• Peaceful protests

• Use of violence and fear to control or change societies

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions