Consequences of terrorism Flashcards

1
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The SQA will ask me to explain the consequences on who?

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Those immediately affected
Countries and their governments
The wider international community

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How can individuals health be affected by these events?

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It can cause physical injuries such as broken bones, disability and long term chronic pain.

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2
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What are some emotional consequences of terrorism?

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anxiety, depression, fear and shock.

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3
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Collectively, psychological impacts are referred to as …

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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4
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What can PTSD affect?

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an individuals ability to work, their relationships, mental health disorders and substance misuse

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5
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Can the wider population also be affected by PTSD?

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Yes, the wider population can be affected as well as those directly involved.

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6
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Describe the events of the Boston Marathon attack.

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Two bombs detonated at the finishing line of the Boston Marathon on the 15th April 2013, killing 3 and injuring 264.

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What was a serious physical impact of the Boston Marathon attacks?

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17 individuals sadly lost a limb as a result

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8
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After what event were individuals treated with therapy pets to overcome the negative psychological impacts of the event

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The 2015 Tunisian Beach attack

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After the Manchester Arena attack in 2017 what did a report into PTSD find?

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That 3/4 of the 236 people involved in the attack said that they have been psychologically damaged by the event.

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How many individuals in the Manchester Arena Report indicated that they or their friends and family had been injured in the attack.

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1 in 5

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11
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Why can terrorism lead to financial loss?

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The cost of preventative measures such as insurance and the loss of tourism and even employment as a result of injury/PTSD.

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12
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What countries can we use as an example to show the link between prevalence of poverty and terrorism?

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Nigeria and Yemen in the top 7 countries affected by terrorism and have a poverty rate of 61% and 70% respectively.

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13
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After the Tunisian Beach attack in 2015 by what % did tourism fall by?

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25%

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After the Tunisian Beach attack in 2015 by what % did tourism revenue fall by?

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35%

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As a result of loss of tourism in Tunisia what were the consequences?

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Mass unemployment, poverty, business closures and stress.

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16
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What event in November 2023 did Boko Haram carry out?

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Invading rice farms, killing the workers and forcing families to flee.

17
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Since the kidnapping of 270 schoolgirls in Nigeria in 2014 by Boko Haram, how many people have been displaced?

A

Over 1.5 million

18
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How does terrorism cause displacement?

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The threat of terrorism can be so extreme that people are forced to leave their homes to seek safety.

19
Q

Social norms change for people living under constant fear and threat of terrorism?

A

True

20
Q

As a result of attacks over the last 10 years, in what country has there been significant changes in social norms as a result of consistent attacks, loss of loved ones and rebuilding homes and communities?

A

India

21
Q

What minority ethnic group did the media discriminate against after attacks in Nice and Paris?

A

The Islamic community

22
Q

As a result of misrepresentation and false narratives what kind of discrimination can Muslims often face in society?

A

Islamophobia

23
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What other attitudes can also change dramatically?

A

political attitudes

24
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What kind of pressure can terrorism create for governments and political attitudes?

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The demand for changes in civil liberties, immigration and security.

25
Q

Far right politics in France gained a lot of support in the 2017 Presidential elections as a result of their right wing arguments regarding immigration and security policies.

A

True - due to the 2015 and 2016 attacks in Paris

26
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When was the online safety bill passed in the UK?

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2019

27
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What is the online safety bill?

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A bill to protect adults and children online and prevent the spread of extremist ideology.

28
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In 2017 Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban people from six Muslim-majority countries entering the US as a result of perceived terror related threats?

A

True

29
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The UKs vital support mechanism report found that what % of survivors found long term impacts like anxiety, flashbacks and insomnia?

A

93%

30
Q

Studies from Spain found that on average a terrorist attack prevents how many tourists from visiting in the immediate aftermath?

A

140,000

31
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As a result of the ongoing civil war and terrorist activities in Syria, how many Syrians have fled the country?

A

over 5 million

32
Q

How has the UK been involved in tackling ISIS in Syria?

A

Western airstrikes by France, UK and the USA

33
Q

What were the consequences for David Amess’s family?

A

They lost their loved one

34
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After the David Amess attack what were the financial consequences?

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Cost of emergency services, investigation, the trial and the incarceration of Ali.

35
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When did the David Amess attack take place?

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15th October 2021

36
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What is the impact of the IRA petrol bombing attacks in April 2023?

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The threat of terrorism level in Northern Ireland increased to highly likely.

37
Q

What kind of discrimination can actions by the IRA lead to?

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Bigotry - religious discrimination and extreme ideology of nationalism

38
Q

Europol helps to share
intelligence gathered regarding
various terrorist threats across
Europe, especially regarding ISIS - this is an example of the consequence being …

A

The need for international alliances and cooperation to maintain security

39
Q

What is an example of travel legislation being changed in the UK as a result of terrorism?

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Restrictions of liquid goods carried, body scanners in the airport and biometric chips in passports.

40
Q

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh has anti traffic bollards in place as a response to international terrorism to prevent attacks carried out by vehicles?

A

True

41
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After the Manchester Arena attack in 2017 by what % did Islamophobia increase by?

A

500%