September 11th - Quiz

Which of the following were motivations behind al Qaeda’s planning of the September 11th attacks? Select three.

• Asking for money

• Rescue terrorists

• Pressure the U.S. to change its foreign policy

• Promote religious tolerance

• Support Western governments

What was one of the effects of September 11th?

• The U.S. economy received an immediate boost

• Transportation security became less strict

• The United States invaded Afghanistan

• Congress issued a declaration of war against Saudi Arabia

"It was clear that the planes had been hijacked." What does the word "hijacked" indicate?

• The planes had been redirected to a different destination

• The planes were undergoing maintenance

• Someone had taken legal ownership of the planes

• Someone had seized and taken control of the planes

What do the attack on Pearl Harbor and the attack on 9/11 have in common?

• Both attacks were on American soil and caused public outrage

• Both attacks were on foreign soil and caused public outrage

• Both attacks involved hijacked planes, which destroyed buildings and lives

• Both attacks were directed against military, not civilian, targets

Four planes were hijacked on 9/11. What inference has been made about the fourth plane?

• The passengers took control of the plane from the hijackers

• The hijackers planned to crash the plane in a field

• The plane suffered from a mechanical failure

• The hijackers did not know how to properly fly the plane

Who was ultimately responsible for the terrorist attacks against America on 9/11?

• Saddam Hussein

• George Bush

• Osama bin Laden

• Kim Jong-il

Which adjective best describes al Qaeda?

• Nonviolent

• Liberal

• Radical

• Moderate