Terrorism and Its Challenges - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

What is the main reason the United States removed the Taliban from power shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: The Taliban allowed al-Qaeda to use its country as a base.

Question 2

Which statement describes domestic terrorism?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: It is practiced against a group’s own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society.

Question 3

What do both domestic and international terrorists believe is the best way to bring attention to their demands?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: violence

Question 4

What action did the United States take in 2003 as part of its "War on Terror”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power.

Question 5

Which statements best describe al-Qaeda? Choose two correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: They opposed the presence of the United States in the Middle East.; E: They carried out dozens of bombings and attacks to bring attention to their cause.

Question 6

Which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations

Question 7

What was the terrorist’s main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy

Question 8

Which phrase describes where terrorism typically occurs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: both within and outside one’s home country

Question 9

Which statements are true of the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States? Choose four correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes’ controls.; C: Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States.; E: The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire.; F: The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City.

Question 10

Why is September 11, 2001, a significant date in US history?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Al-Qaeda carried out the largest terrorist attack against the United States on this date.

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