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WorksheetsUnderstanding Extremism and Radicalisation
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
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
Which of the following is a key element of the constitution of the UK?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Federalist Papers
Which of the following is an example of an electoral system?
Proportional representation
Judicial review
Habeas corpus
Common law
How does the UK interact with the wider world?
Through international organizations and treaties
By remaining completely isolated
By only trading with one country
By not having any embassies abroad
Which law addresses extremism and radicalisation in the UK?
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
The Civil Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act
The Education Act
How can the media contribute to extremism and radicalisation?
By spreading extremist messages and misinformation
By only showing educational programs
By banning all news coverage
By focusing only on sports
What is one way to manage misleading information?
Fact-checking sources before sharing
Believing everything seen online
Ignoring all news
Only using social media for information
What is the difference between terrorism and counter terrorism?
Terrorism involves unlawful violence, while counter terrorism involves actions to prevent or respond to it
Terrorism is legal, counter terrorism is illegal
Terrorism is only about protests, counter terrorism is about voting
Terrorism is a type of election, counter terrorism is a type of law
Which of the following best describes terrorism?
Peaceful protest for social change
The lawful use of force to protect citizens
The unlawful use of violence and intimidation to bring about political or social change
Voting in elections to influence government
What does radicalisation mean?
The process of making laws more strict
The action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues
The act of voting for a political party
The process of learning about different cultures
According to the material, when is it illegal to hold extremist views?
When you keep them private
When you incite any form of violence towards any group or individual
When you discuss them with friends
When you write about them in a diary
Why is it important to distinguish between holding extremist views and acting on them with violence?
Because all views should be punished equally
Because holding views is legal, but inciting violence is illegal and can harm others
Because only violent actions are noticed by the law
Because non-violent views are always accepted by everyone
How does teaching this topic help build community resilience?
By challenging extremist and terrorist ideology
By organizing community sports events
By teaching gardening skills
By promoting local cuisine
Which of the following is a goal of teaching this topic related to extremist views?
To stop people with extremist views from becoming terrorists
To encourage students to join political parties
To teach students how to code
To improve students' handwriting
How does this topic aim to prevent support for extremist and terrorist groups?
By stopping people from supporting extremist and terrorist groups knowingly or unknowingly
By teaching students to avoid all group activities
By encouraging students to travel abroad
By focusing on entertainment topics
Explain how extremist actions have evolved from the early 1900s to recent years, using examples from the timeline.
Extremist actions have remained the same throughout history.
Extremist actions have shifted from political violence like the Suffragette Movement to more organized terrorist attacks such as those by al-Qaeda and the IRA.
Extremist actions have only targeted financial districts.
Extremist actions have only involved animal rights groups.
Which of the following statements is true about extremism?
Most people would agree with extremist views.
Extremism always leads to violence.
Extremism includes extreme action on a range of issues including environmental concern.
Once someone joins an extremist group, they can't leave.
What is a common tactic used by extremists to recruit new members?
They often try to recruit people who are having a difficult time in life.
They only recruit people who are already successful.
They avoid recruiting anyone.
They only recruit people from their own family.
Is extremism always against the law?
Yes, extremism is always illegal.
No, extremism is not always against the law.
Extremism is only illegal in some countries.
Extremism is always encouraged by the law.
Which of the following is a misconception about extremist groups?
Once someone joins an extremist group, they can't leave.
Extremists often try to recruit vulnerable people.
Extremism can involve environmental issues.
Not all extremism leads to violence.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a table with statements about extremism and columns for "True or False?" and "Comments"?
To evaluate the accuracy of statements and provide explanations
To list extremist groups and their leaders
To compare different types of extremism
To record personal opinions about extremism
Which of the following statements is true about most people's agreement with extremist views?
Most people would agree with extremist views.
Most people would disagree with extremist views.
Everyone agrees with extremist views.
No one has an opinion on extremist views.
Does extremism always lead to violence?
Yes, extremism always leads to violence.
No, extremism never leads to violence.
Extremism sometimes leads to violence.
Extremism is unrelated to violence.
Which of the following issues can extremism include extreme action on?
Only political issues
Only religious issues
A range of issues including environmental concern
Only economic issues
Is it true that once someone joins an extremist group, they can never leave?
Yes, they can never leave.
No, people can leave extremist groups.
They are forced to stay forever.
They are not allowed to join in the first place.
Is extremism always against the law?
Yes, extremism is always against the law.
No, extremism is never against the law.
Extremism is sometimes against the law.
Extremism is always encouraged by the law.
Who do extremists often try to recruit?
People who are very successful
People who are having a difficult time in life
Only children
Only elderly people
What is extremism primarily used to refer to?
An ideology or actions far outside mainstream attitudes of society
Any form of protest
Legal political movements
Commonly accepted beliefs
Does holding an extremist viewpoint always mean a person will act violently?
No, holding an extremist viewpoint does not always lead to violence
Yes, it always leads to violence
Only if the person is young
Only if the person is in a group
Which of the following is true about extremism and legitimate protest?
It can be difficult to distinguish between extremism and legitimate protest
All protests are considered extremism
Environmental concerns are never linked to extremism
Extremism is always easy to identify
What support is available for someone who wants to leave an extremist group?
Support from specialists and organizations like Childline
No support is available
Only family can help
They must leave on their own
Is having extreme thoughts or beliefs against the law?
No, but using unlawful force or threats to support them is a crime
Yes, it is always illegal
Only if you talk about them
Only if you write them down
Why do extremists often try to recruit people who are having a difficult time in life?
Because vulnerable, isolated, or disillusioned people are easier to radicalise
Because they are the only ones available
Because they are always interested in extremism
Because they have more money
Imagine a person holds radical views but does not act on them. What could happen if they feel there are no legitimate ways to voice their beliefs?
They may act out or be radicalised by others
They will always remain peaceful
They will forget their beliefs
They will become a protest leader
What is the main task described in the learning material?
To write an essay about world history
To watch a video about two characters with extremist views and explore their feelings and how their views were formed
To create a poster about peace
To memorize the names of famous leaders
If you could go back in time, what is one thing you might consider to reduce the likelihood of someone developing extremist views? (Strategic Thinking)
Ignore their opinions
Provide positive influences and support
Encourage them to be alone
Tell them to watch more TV
Why is it important to think about how a character’s opinions are formed?
Because it helps understand the character’s perspective and motivations
Because it tells us what the character looks like
Because it helps us know the character’s age
Because it shows us the character’s favorite food
Which of the following actions could help reduce extremism in communities?
Encouraging open-mindedness and tolerance through education
Ignoring differences between people
Promoting isolation from other groups
Discouraging discussions about faith and beliefs
What is one way schools can help reduce the likelihood of people getting involved in extremist actions?
Teaching lessons that promote tolerance and understanding of different faiths
Banning discussions about religion
Encouraging students to only interact with people of the same faith
Avoiding any mention of religious topics
Why is it important to help people feel included in your community?
It can reduce feelings of alienation and prevent extremism
It makes people more likely to discriminate against others
It encourages people to keep to themselves
It has no effect on community safety
If you notice online discrimination, what is a positive action you could take?
Report the discrimination to the appropriate authorities
Ignore the situation
Join in with the discrimination
Share the discriminatory content
Which of the following actions could help reduce extremism in society?
Helping people feel included
Ignoring online discrimination
Spreading misinformation
Excluding people from groups
What is one way schools can help reduce the likelihood of people getting involved in extremist actions?
Teaching people to be tolerant and open-minded about different faiths
Encouraging students to avoid learning about other religions
Promoting only one religion in class
Ignoring discussions about faith
Why is it important to report online discrimination?
It helps create a safer and more inclusive environment
It encourages more discrimination
It has no effect on extremism
It makes people feel excluded
How could a lack of understanding of faith contribute to extremism?
It can lead to intolerance and closed-mindedness
It encourages people to be more accepting
It reduces the risk of extremism
It has no impact on people's actions
Which of the following is a realistic action you could take to have a positive impact in reducing extremism?
Ensuring people report online discrimination
Ignoring people who feel left out
Supporting extremist views online
Refusing to learn about other cultures
Which of the following is a way people can act to reduce the risks of extremism?
Ignoring suspicious behavior in the community
Promoting understanding and respect among different groups
Spreading rumors about others
Encouraging isolation from others
What is one thing you can do to help keep your community safe?
Stay silent if you see something dangerous
Report concerns to a trusted adult or authority
Ignore community events
Refuse to work with others
Why is it important for individuals to understand their role in community safety?
It helps them avoid responsibility
It encourages them to take positive actions to protect others
It makes them more fearful
It allows them to ignore problems
