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WorksheetsWAR ON TERROR. SEASON 1. EPISODE 1. 2024
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which floors were mentioned as having no escape after the crash into Tower One?
a) Floors above the 80th
b) Floors above the 92nd
c) All floors
d) Floors below the 50th
What was American Flight 11's destination?
a) New York
b) Washington D.C.
c) Los Angeles
d) Miami
From which airport did American Flight 11 depart?
a) JFK International Airport
b) Los Angeles International Airport
c) Miami International Airport
d) Boston Logan Airport
What was al-Qaeda initially described as in the documentary?
A state-sponsored terrorist organization
A global network of extremists
Just a collection of Osama bin Laden's guys
A political party
What day of the week was it described as a "beautiful, beautiful Tuesday morning"?
a) Monday
b) Tuesday
c) Wednesday
d) Thursday
Which two groups, along with Arabs, were mentioned as having joined the Afghan jihad from abroad?
Europeans and Australians
Indonesians and Filipinos
Russians and Chinese
Americans and Canadians
What was the primary objective given to the CIA in Afghanistan according to the script?
a) To conduct surveillance only.
b) To negotiate peace with the Soviets.
c) To drive the Soviet forces out.
d) To gather intelligence on Soviet strategies.
How was Osama bin Laden commonly mischaracterized by the US government initially?
As a minor political figure
As just a financier of Islamic causes
As a military strategist
As a peaceful religious leader
How did employees at the World Trade Center find out it was not safe to stay?
a) A building-wide alarm system
b) Personal phone calls from family or friends
c) An announcement over the PA system
d) The realization that the situation was worse than a minor accident
At what time did United 175 crash into the South Tower?
a) 8:46 AM
b) 9:03 AM
c) 9:11 AM
d) 9:59 AM
Who was described as "The Dark Prince" among the mujahideen leaders?
a) Ahmad Shah Massoud
b) Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
c) Osama bin Laden
d) Mullah Omar
What was the notable act Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was rumored to have initiated at Kabul University?
Organizing peaceful protests
Establishing a student militia
Throwing acid in girls' faces
Founding an engineering society
How did the Taliban's rule impact women in Afghanistan?
Improved women's rights significantly
Allowed women equal participation in government
Imposed strict restrictions on women's rights and freedoms
Encouraged women's education and employment
What did the lady who came from the Twin Towers suffer from?
a) Smoke inhalation.
b) Severe burns from the fuel.
c) A broken leg.
d) Shock and disorientation.
Who was the mastermind behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing?
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Ramzi Ahmed Yousef
Osama bin Laden
Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman
What was Betty Ong's role on Flight 11?
a) Pilot
b) Co-pilot
c) Flight attendant
d) Passenger
What event is considered bin Laden's first major declaration of jihad against the US?
The 1993 World Trade Center bombing
The embassy bombings in East Africa
The USS Cole bombing
The invasion of Kuwait
What year marked the introduction of stinger missiles to the mujahideen by the United States?
a) 1984
b) 1985
c) 1986
d) 1988
How did the rescuer manage to reach the ladies in need?
a) By climbing the stairs.
b) Using the key for the freight elevator.
c) By breaking a locked door.
d) Through a helicopter rescue from the roof.
Who emerged as the ruling group in Afghanistan after the civil war following the Soviet withdrawal?
The Northern Alliance
Al-Qaeda
The Taliban
The mujahideen warlords
Which country offered to expel Osama bin Laden, but the US declined due to insufficient evidence?
Sudan
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
How did civilians and emergency responders navigate the stairs during evacuation?
a) In complete chaos without order.
b) Running down to escape as quickly as possible.
c) Single file, allowing firefighters and police to ascend.
d) Using ropes tied to the railings.
What significant architectural feature is mentioned about the World Trade Center?
a) It was designed by a French architect
b) The main architect was Japanese and afraid of heights
c) It was the tallest building in the world at the time
d) It was built entirely from recycled materials
Who was described as 'The Dark Prince' among the mujahideen leaders?
Ahmad Shah Massoud
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Osama bin Laden
Mullah Omar
What initial reaction did people in the South Tower have to the North Tower's plane crash?
a) Immediate evacuation
b) They thought it was a bomb
c) They assumed it was a small Cessna crash
d) No reaction, as they didn't notice
What was the initial instruction given to American 11?
a) Ascend to 5,000 feet
b) Maintain 3,000, runway four right
c) Decelerate to 200 knots
d) Prepare for emergency landing
Who were the followers of that led the first World Trade Center bombing, independent of al-Qaeda?
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Ramzi Ahmed Yousef
Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman
Osama bin Laden
What was the goal of Ramzi Yousef with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing?
To demand the release of prisoners
To topple one tower onto the other
To signal the start of a global jihad
To steal money for funding future operations
What action did Jim take before he ultimately did not make it out?
a) He went back to his office to gather personal items.
b) He attempted to extinguish a fire.
c) He went to make sure everybody knew it was time to go and there was nobody left.
d) He called for emergency services.
What was the primary purpose of the mujahideen's fight against the Soviet occupation?
a) To gain territorial control
b) To establish a new government
c) To free their country on the basis of Islam
d) Economic benefits
Where was Osama bin Laden based when he declared war on the United States?
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Sudan
Saudi Arabia
After the Soviet Union's withdrawal, what was the general perception in the Muslim world regarding the mujahideen's victory?
It was considered a tragic loss
Seen as a minor skirmish with no long-term impact
Viewed as a defeat due to heavy losses
Believed to be a monumental victory led by brave mujahideen
What was bin Laden's justification for fighting the United States, despite US aid to the mujahideen?
The US was seen as betraying the mujahideen
The US was perceived as an imperial power
The US aid was seen as insufficient
The US was viewed as similar to the Soviet Union
What did the jet fuel do in the North Tower?
a) It caused a secondary explosion on lower floors.
b) It came down the elevator shafts and ignited.
c) It leaked into the subway system.
d) It was safely contained and did not catch fire.
By 1985, what proportion of Afghanistan's population had been affected by death, injury, or displacement due to the conflict?
a) A quarter
b) A third
c) Half
d) A tenth
What was the state of Afghanistan following the Soviet withdrawal according to the documentary?
It became a peaceful, thriving democracy
It was a failed state with no political settlement
It was under strict Taliban rule with improved living conditions
It became a hub for international tourism and trade
What kind of support did Osama bin Laden provide to the Taliban's leader, Mullah Omar?
Military training and weapons
Financial and strategic support
Religious guidance and leadership
Political connections and diplomacy
How did the traffic controllers realize the plane was hijacked?
a) The pilot declared an emergency
b) They lost contact and used the Hudson River as a guide
c) The hijackers contacted them directly
d) The plane made an unauthorized landing
How were the elevators affected after the building was hit?
a) They continued operating normally.
b) Only the express elevators were working.
c) All elevators, everything was disabled.
d) Only the service elevators were available.
How did the US government and intelligence community's focus on internal political scandals and bureaucratic rivalries impact their approach to the growing jihadi threat?
Increased efficiency and cooperation among agencies
Led to a heightened state of alert and preparedness
Caused a lack of attention and missed opportunities to prevent attacks
Encouraged international collaboration against terrorism
What was the broader question raised by the events of 9/11 as per the script?
a) How could the security measures fail?
b) Why do they hate us?
c) Can world peace ever be achieved?
d) What will be the economic impact?
How did the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein influence Osama bin Laden's views?
It justified his belief in US intentions to dominate Muslim lands
It convinced him to support Saddam Hussein
It was seen as a distraction from the Muslim world's issues
It led him to negotiate with the US
Where did the path to 9/11 begin, according to the documentary?
a) With the election of a new American president.
b) During the Cold War with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
c) With the formation of al-Qaeda.
d) With the first Gulf War.
What was one of the Taliban's initial actions that gained public support in Afghanistan?
Introducing democratic reforms
Driving out petty warlords and restoring security
Establishing a free market economy
Allowing freedom of religion and speech
How much funding was initially offered by the CIA for operations in Afghanistan, with the possibility of more if needed?
$500 million
$1 billion
$250,000 a month
$100 million
