9/11 Attacks: Key Facts and Responses

The transcript details the events and reactions following the September 11 attacks. It covers the initial chaos, speculations about the causes, and the global impact. The narrative includes evacuations, security measures, and the economic fallout. It also highlights the international response and the ongoing threats perceived by authorities.

What was one of the initial hypotheses about the collapse of the Twin Towers?

• An internal explosion

• A missile strike

• A natural disaster

• A structural failure

Which organization initially claimed responsibility for the attacks but later denied it?

• Al-Qaeda

• Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine

• Hezbollah

• Taliban

What was one of the economic impacts mentioned in the aftermath of the attacks?

• Rise in gold prices

• Collapse of the New York Stock Exchange

• Increase in oil prices

• Decrease in housing prices

Which major city's buildings were evacuated as a precaution after the attacks?

• Miami

• San Francisco

• Houston

• Chicago

What was the initial speculation about the group responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

• Hamas

• Al-Qaeda

• Hezbollah

• The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine

Which city was a plane reportedly heading towards with explosives on board?

• Chicago

• Miami

• Los Angeles

• Washington D.C.

What was the reaction of the European Union to the 9/11 attacks?

• They remained neutral

• They condemned the attacks as barbaric

• They supported the attacks

• They blamed Israel

Which two symbols of the United States were targeted in the 9/11 attacks?

• The White House and the Capitol

• The Twin Towers and the Pentagon

• The Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge

• The Empire State Building and the Pentagon

Who was identified as the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks?

• Muammar Gaddafi

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama bin Laden

• Ayatollah Khomeini

What immediate action did Mexico take in response to the 9/11 attacks?

• Declared a state of emergency

• Suspended all flights to the U.S.

• Closed its borders with Canada

• Increased security at its embassies