Terrorism

Question 1

One consequence of terrorism on the individual

Answer 1

• physical injuries
• fear/PTSD
• anxiety
• death

Question 2

What are Peacekeeping Forces

Answer 2

Soldiers from different countries that go to conflict zones to promote peace

Question 3

Name one political, social and economic cause of terrorism

Answer 3

• nationalism or government repression
• discrimination or religious extremism
• poverty or financial benefit

Question 4

Name two ways in which the UN tries to resolve terrorism

Answer 4

by creating Peacekeeping Missions and supporting those affected by terrorism

Question 5

A regional/wider International consequence of terrorism

Answer 5

• similar problems may arise in neighbouring countries
• conflict with powerful neighbours
• refugee crisis

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE: Peacekeeping Forces may freely use force

Answer 6

FALSE: Peacekeeping Forces can only use violence for self defence

Question 7

Name two political factors of terrorism

Answer 7

• nationalism

- government repression

Question 8

Name a consequence of terrorism on countries and their government

Answer 8

• political instability
• growth of nationalism
• rise in discrimination
• displaced people/refugees
• poverty

Question 9

Give one example of religious extremism (bonus: describe the event)

Answer 9

May (22nd) 2017 Manchester Arena bombing during an Ariana Grande concert
- a suicide bomber detonated a homemade bomb at the end of the concert (at 10:31pm). As a result there were 22 fatalities and 800 casualties

Question 10

Give an example of government repression

Answer 10

Hamas launching rocket attacks on Israeli territory to pressure them to loosen the blockade of the Gaza Strip

Question 11

Give an example of financial benefit a factor terrorism

Answer 11

in 2018 Boko Haram kidnapped 111 girls in order to demand ransom for their safe return

Question 12

Give an example of discrimination being the factor of terrorism

Answer 12

(21 year old) white supremacist Dylan Roof opened fire in Charleston Church which resulted in the death of 9 African Americans. His motive was to start a race war and it was a response to the BLM movement (he believed that “blacks were taking over the world”).

Question 13

Give an example of nationalism being a factor in terrorism

Answer 13

Andrers Breivik committed a series of terrorist attacks in Norway. He targeted political buildings and even young people because of his extreme right wing nationalist ideologies

Question 14

Give an example of poverty being a factor of terrorism

Answer 14

in Kenya and Somalia youth unemployment is at a high rate of 65% and this has resulted in the 7000-9000 followers of Al-Shabab being disaffected youths

Question 15

Give an example of physical injuries being a consequence of terrorism on the direct individual

Answer 15

• in the Boston Marathon in 2013, 3 were killed and 264 were injured
  OR
• 17 people lost their limbs. (This meant that basic activities such as riding a bike or driving became difficult, if not impossible, as losing an arm or a leg can have a big impact on someone’s ability to complete tasks)

Question 16

Give an example of trauma being the consequence of a terrorist attack on the direct individual

Answer 16

on July 2011, Anders Breivik attacked and killed 77 adults and children in Norway. Between the week of the attack and the end of 2012 the number of trauma related disorders increased by 16% compared to the expected level

Question 17

Give an example of unemployment being a consequence of terrorism on the individual

Answer 17

on June 2015 a gunman opened fire on the tourists in a resort in Tunisia which resulted in the death of 38 people. Visitor numbers fell by 25% which led to mass unemployment and business closures

Question 18

Give an example of financial cost being the consequence of terrorism on the individual

Answer 18

in Turkey, taxes are paid to the Government who put it into the security and protection of certain areas

Question 19

Give an example of discrimination being the consequence of a terrorist attack

Answer 19

a young English woman from London (Sharma) says that the public associate Muslims with terror and violence and that Muslims are viewed as foreigners no matter where they are from

Question 20

Give an example of armed conflict being the consequence of terrorism on the country

Answer 20

ISIS have spread their operations from Syria to Northern Iraq and even the key city of Mosul

Question 21

Give an example of increased security being the consequence of terrorism on the country

Answer 21

governments may enhance airport security by not allowing liquids over 100ml through checkpoints, shoes being removed at checkpoints and enhanced pat downs

Question 22

Give an example of loss of money being a consequence of terrorism on the country

Answer 22

since the attack in Tunisia the drop in tourism caused the revenue from tourists to drop by 35% ($1.5 Billion)

Question 23

Give an example of political fear being the consequence of terrorism on the country

Answer 23

in the UK, critics say that they keep the population under a constant “threat” of terrorist attacks. As a result this keeps the population living in fear

Question 24

When was NATO formed?

Answer 24

(April) 1949

Question 25

What is NATO’s purpose?

Answer 25

guarantee the security and freedom of its members (through political and military needs)

Question 26

Give an example of NATO protecting its members

Answer 26

Operation Active Endeavour which aimed to detect and disrupt the threat of terrorism in the Mediterranean Sea. This operation has helped its busy trade routes safe

Question 27

Complete the statement:

NATO ___ to secure lasting ___ in Europe based on ___, human rights, and the rule of ___.

Answer 27

strive, peace, democracy, law

Question 28

Give an example of NATO maintaining peace and security in Europe

Answer 28

NATO has kept peace at major events in Europe such as the 2013 Dutch Royal Handover and the 2012 European Football Championship

Question 29

Give an example of NATO safeguarding the security of its members

Answer 29

from 2003-2014 NATO used Article 5 to take command of the ISAF in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attack on NATO member USA

Question 30

Name one organisation that tries to resolve terrorism

Answer 30

the UN (United Nations)

Question 31

Give two examples of organisations trying to resolve terrorism

Answer 31

• the UN sent Peacekeepers to Mali in 2014 due to a threat from Islamic Rebels
• UNICEF is working in Northern Nigeria to provide emergency food due to displacement after fleeing Boko Haram