Terrorism — Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary role of the United States Bureau of Counterterrorism?

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to advance counterterrorism efforts in other countries

Question 2

The terrorist groups in Italy and Peru both wanted to

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overthrow the existing government.

Question 3

The terrorist groups in Italy and Peru both wanted to

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overthrow the existing government.

Question 4

Violence has declined in Northern Ireland because terrorist organizations

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agreed to negotiate.

Question 5

The Shining Path was defined as a terrorist group by the Peruvian government because the group

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used cruelty to achieve political goals.

Question 6

Why did the United Nations have difficulty in drafting a definition of terrorism?

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The terrorist label has been indiscriminately applied to many groups.

Question 7

Which best defines counterterrorism?

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an attempt by governments to identify terrorists

Question 8

Al Qaeda is identified as an international terrorist group because it

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attacks targets in many areas of the globe.

Question 9

What was the main goal of the Red Brigades?

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to create a revolutionary state independent of NATO

Question 10

What is the task of the United States Department of Homeland Security?

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to maintain the safety of all US citizens

Terrorism — Quiz Answers