Chpt 9 Terrorism Flashcards
QUESTION
OPTION 1
- (The term “terrorism” originates from the Latin word “terrere,” which means: a) To inspire peace b) To cause fear c) To conquer lands d) To build nations)
Answer: b) To cause fear
- (The “Reign of Terror” was carried out by the revolutionary government in which country? a) Germany b) Russia c) France d) Italy)
Answer: c) France
- (Which organization was opposed to the monarchy in Russia and launched violent campaigns in 1878-1881? a) Mau Mau b) Narodnanya Volya c) Irgun Zvaile’umi d) Palestine Liberation Organization)
Answer: b) Narodnanya Volya
- (The September 11, 2001 attacks were significant because they: a) Marked a turning point in global security perception b) Led to the creation of NATO c) Ended terrorism globally d) Occurred during the Cold War)
Answer: a) Marked a turning point in global security perception
- (Which group in Nigeria aims to Islamize the country through terrorist activities? a) GIA b) Tuareg insurgents c) Boko Haram d) Black September)
Answer: c) Boko Haram
- (The proliferation of arms and insurgent groups in Africa has contributed to: a) Political stability b) Enhanced education c) Increased terrorism d) Improved healthcare)
Answer: c) Increased terrorism
- (The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was linked to: a) The French Revolution b) Terrorist activities c) Religious crusades d) Colonial expansion)
Answer: b) Terrorist activities
- (Which fundamentalist groups are known to use religion as a pretext for terrorist threats? a) Radical Islamic fundamentalist groups b) Nationalist liberation groups c) Economic reform groups d) Environmental activist groups)
Answer: a) Radical Islamic fundamentalist groups
- (According to the FBI, terrorism primarily involves acts intended to: a) Build alliances b) Foster economic growth c) Intimidate or coerce populations d) Protect cultural heritage)
Answer: c) Intimidate or coerce populations
- (The main strategy of terrorists is to: a) Negotiate peace treaties b) Attack to gain publicity c) Support government policies d) Promote economic development)
Answer: b) Attack to gain publicity
- (The term “transnational terrorism” refers to: a) Localized violent protests b) Terrorist acts crossing national boundaries c) Political debates in global forums d) Peaceful resistance movements)
Answer: b) Terrorist acts crossing national boundaries
- (Which of these countries hosted the 1966 tri-continental conference that discussed terrorism? a) France b) Cuba c) Russia d) United States)
Answer: b) Cuba
- (Terrorism’s impact on failed states includes: a) Strengthened security apparatus b) Enhanced international collaboration c) Impeded societal stability and growth d) Accelerated technological advancements)
Answer: c) Impeded societal stability and growth
- (Suicide bombing is an example of: a) Non-violent resistance b) A diplomatic strategy c) A terrorist tactic d) A religious ritual)
Answer: c) A terrorist tactic
- (Terrorism during the French Revolution was introduced by: a) Maximilien Robespierre b) Napoleon Bonaparte c) Louis XVI d) Voltaire)
Answer: a) Maximilien Robespierre
- (The term “terrorism” has no univocal definition because: a) It is universally agreed upon b) It is a moral and contextual problem c) It lacks historical relevance d) It was coined recently)
Answer: b) It is a moral and contextual problem
- (The main aim of terrorist organizations is often to: a) Promote dialogue and understanding b) Instill fear and achieve political goals c) Strengthen democratic institutions d) Build economic resilience)
Answer: b) Instill fear and achieve political goals
- (In 1972, which terrorist organization attacked Israelis at the Munich Olympics? a) Boko Haram b) Black September c) GIA d) Red Army Faction)
Answer: b) Black September
- (Terrorism undermines: a) Religious practices b) International trade agreements c) Public order and human security d) Cultural diversity)
Answer: c) Public order and human security
- (One of the root causes of terrorism in Africa is: a) Overproduction of resources b) Widespread corruption and unemployment c) Increased foreign investments d) Improved military capabilities)
Answer: b) Widespread corruption and unemployment
- (What historical event marked the beginning of terrorism as a government tool during the French Revolution? a) The Reign of Terror b) The Industrial Revolution c) The American Revolution d) The Fall of the Bastille)
Answer: a) The Reign of Terror
- (Which organization in Russia was responsible for violent anti-government campaigns between 1878 and 1881? a) Black September b) Narodnaya Volya c) Red Army Faction d) Irgun Zva’i Leumi)
Answer: b) Narodnaya Volya
- (What role does pervasive corruption play in the proliferation of terrorism? a) It prevents recruitment of terrorists b) It helps create safe havens for terrorist operations c) It ensures equitable distribution of resources d) It strengthens counter-terrorism measures)
Answer: b) It helps create safe havens for terrorist operations