Understanding Extremism and Radicalisation

Which of the following is a learning objective related to understanding extremism and radicalisation?

• To distinguish violent extremism from legitimate behaviours in a democracy.

• To memorize the names of all political parties.

• To learn how to cook traditional dishes.

• To practice sports in a community.

What is one way students are expected to help reduce the risk of violent extremism in their community?

• By identifying behaviours that contribute to community efforts.

• By ignoring suspicious behaviours.

• By avoiding all community activities.

• By only focusing on their own actions.

According to the learning objectives, what should you do if someone is worried about another person’s behaviour?

• Demonstrate the ability to advise them.

• Tell them to ignore it.

• Encourage them to keep it a secret.

• Advise them to leave the community.

Why might it be important to distinguish between violent extremism and legitimate behaviours in a democracy?

• To ensure that people’s rights are protected while maintaining safety.

• To encourage everyone to act the same way.

• To prevent people from expressing their opinions.

• To make laws more confusing.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of learning about extremism, terrorism, and radicalisation?

• To understand and reduce the risk of violent extremism in society.

• To memorize difficult words.

• To learn about ancient history.

• To practice writing essays.

What is extremism?

• The holding of extreme political or religious views, especially when these lead to violence

• The act of helping others in need

• The process of learning new skills

• The belief in peaceful protest only

What is terrorism?

• The use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

• The act of voting in an election

• The process of making friends from different cultures

• The belief in non-violent communication

What is radicalisation?

• The process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies

• The act of joining a sports team

• The process of learning a new language

• The belief in following the law

Why do you think it is important to learn about extremism and radicalisation?

• To understand the dangers and prevent harm in society

• To learn how to cook new recipes

• To improve physical fitness

• To become a famous celebrity

Which of the following is a reason why people study the law on extremism and radicalisation?

• To help prevent the spread of dangerous ideas and protect communities

• To learn how to become an extremist

• To ignore the problems in society

• To promote violence