nov 22 mods test - terrorism unit

Question 1

What is terrroism?

Answer 1

the unlawful ( not permitted by the rules of law ) use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit ( the action of pursuing something of someone ) of political aims.

Question 2

Describe the london bombing attacks?

Answer 2

. The london bombing attacks
. 7th July 2005
. Explosion in the London underground
. An explosion on a bus in the centre of London
. Caused by suicide bombers ( the first in the UK )
. Islamic extremists
. Shut down the entire transport system

Question 3

Describe the manchester arena attacks?

Answer 3

.The manchester arena attacks
. Monday the 22nd of may 2019
. At the end of an Ariana Grande concert
. 22 people were killed and 59 injured
. A suicide bombing

Question 4

describe the christchurch mosque attacks?

Answer 4

.The christchurch mosque attacks
. On March 15th 2019
. Two mass shootings took place in two mosques in Christchurch
. 51 people were killed
. Dozens were injured
. A lone gunman initiated the attack
. Brenton Tarrant was the attacker
. He also planned a third attack on a third mosque
. He planned to burn down the mosques to cause as many fatalities as possible
. He now is facing a lifetime in prison
. He had one specific victim Ansi Alibava who he managed to shoot and then drive over with his car as he left the mosque

Question 5

What are 10 methods used by terrorism groups?

Answer 5

Bombings
Suicide attacks
Rocket and mortar attacks
Taking hostages
Using vehicles
Cyberterrorism
Mass shootings
Stabbings
Using vehicles
Hijacking
Damaging property

Question 6

ISIS and their aims?

Answer 6

. ISIS aims to create an Islamic state in the middle east
. They want to create a caliphate
. They aim to lead other Muslims in a battle against disbelievers
. ISIS’s main methods are stabbings, bombings, hijacking and many more

Question 7

Boko haram and theire aim?

Answer 7

. They believe in northern politics
. They want to create an Islamic state and overthrow the government

Question 8

ETA and their aims?

Answer 8

. They mostly use bombs and car bombs as well as shooting
> they mainly target shooting at state actors
. They aim for independence in
. They are from a nationalist party in basque, a place between france and spain

Question 9

4 causes of terrorism?

Answer 9

Unemployment
Poverty
Mental illness
Social isolation