Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the ways that the new style of terrorism is different than the pre-9/11 style of terrorism?
A)The new terrorists are less likely to be "defeated"
B)The new terrorists are more difficult to detect
C)The new terrorists are better trained
D)The new terrorists are less violent

Accepted Answer

The new style of terrorism is characterized by being less hierarchical and more decentralized, which makes it harder to detect and defeat. Additionally, new terrorists tend to be more educated and tech-savvy. However, they are not less violent. In fact, they often use extreme violence and indiscriminate attacks to generate fear and disrupt society.

Question 2

______________ involves persons or groups committing terrorist acts in their own country.

Accepted Answer

Domestic terrorism

Question 3

What has ideological terrorism morphed into that we continue to deal with today?
A)Anticolonial terrorism
B)Religious terrorism
C)International terrorism
D)Genocidal terrorism

Accepted Answer

Ideological terrorism has morphed into religious terrorism, which is still prevalent today. Many terrorist groups around the world claim to be fighting for their interpretation of religious beliefs and use violence as a means to achieve their goals.

Question 4

Jihad is an example of what type of terrorism?
A)Revolutionary
B)State-sponsored
C)Religious
D)Political

Accepted Answer

Jihad is a form of terrorism that is motivated by and justified in the name of religion, specifically Islam. Unlike other forms of terrorism, such as revolutionary or political terrorism, the aim of jihadist terrorism is religious in nature and seeks to establish an Islamic state governed by Sharia law.

Question 5

Terrorism:
A)Can be easily defined
B)Has a constant meaning that does not change or expand over time
C)Is not easily definable
D)Has only ever had negative connotations associated with it since the terms creation

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is a complex and multifaceted concept that is not easily defined. Its definition has evolved over time and varies across different contexts and perspectives. What is considered terrorism in one context may not be in another, and what is acceptable behavior for one group may be deemed as terrorism by another.

Question 6

A terroristic act that is directed at a specific goal that is easy to articulate and understand, such as overthrow political command within one's own country would be an example of which kind of terroristic goal?
A)Revolutionary
B)State-sponsored
C)International
D)Religious

Accepted Answer

A terroristic act directed towards overthrowing the political command within one's own country is a clear indication of a Revolutionary terroristic goal. The objective of such acts is to bring about a significant change in the existing political and social dynamics of a country.

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the three legal conditions that must be present to receive the designation of being a terrorist group?
A)Must be a foreign organization
B)Must engage in terrorist activities as defined by Title 22 of the U.S.Federal Code
C)Must be a complex hierarchical group of individuals that comprise more than 20 members
D)The organization's terrorist activity must threaten the security of U.S.Nationals or the national security of the United States

Accepted Answer

The three legal conditions that must be present to receive the designation of being a terrorist group are:
A) Must be a foreign organization
B) Must engage in terrorist activities as defined by Title 22 of the U.S. Federal Code
D) The organization's terrorist activity must threaten the security of U.S. Nationals or the national security of the United States
Option C is incorrect because there is no requirement for a terrorist group to be a complex hierarchical group of individuals that comprise more than 20 members.

Question 8

What is probably the largest terrorist threat of the 21st century?
A)Computer terrorism
B)Nuclear terrorism
C)Poisoning of food and water supplies
D)Use of biological agents

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is probably the largest terrorist threat...

Question 9

Which of the following was not one of the results of the tripling of numbers about terrorist incidents around the world in the Patterns of Global Terrorism annual report?
A)Increased money went into further researching why the numbers had tripled
B)The name of the report was changed
C)Statistical data and chronology of terrorist attacks were dropped from the report
D)A new agency was formed to collect and report terrorism activity.

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention any increase in funding for research on why the numbers had tripled.

Question 10

As of July 2012, which of the following is not one of the countries that have been designated by the United States as state sponsors of terrorism?
A)Cuba
B)Iran
C)Syria
D)Turkey

Accepted Answer

As of July 2012, Turkey was not designated by the United States as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Question 11

_______________ is the premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups of clandestine agents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is the premeditated, politically motivated violence...

Question 12

Which of the following should remain as the first option for dealing with terrorism?
A)Violence
B)Foreign Policy
C)Get tough approaches
D)Military operations

Accepted Answer

Foreign policy is the best option for dealing with terrorism as it addresses the root causes of terrorism such as political and economic grievances. It can involve diplomatic, economic, and political measures to reduce or eliminate the underlying conditions that drive individuals or groups to commit acts of terror. This approach is more sustainable and can prevent future acts of terrorism. Violence, get-tough approaches, and military operations are often short-term solutions that can exacerbate the problem and alienate affected communities.

Question 13

The kind of terrorism that is documented in the use of Jihad is ____________terrorism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The kind of terrorism that is documented...

Question 14

The English term terrorism was first coined during:
A)The French Revolution
B)The American Revolution
C)French and Indian War
D)During the 2000's after the 9/11 attacks in the United States

Accepted Answer

The English term terrorism was first coined during the French Revolution in the late 18th century, where it was used to describe the actions of the Jacobin government against its own citizens. It was originally used as a term of condemnation and meant to denote actions aimed at creating fear and chaos for political purposes.

Question 15

What are the two general types of terrorism?
A)Domestic and foreign
B)Domestic and international
C)Internal and external
D)Personal and property

Accepted Answer

The two general types of terrorism are domestic and international. Domestic terrorism refers to acts of terrorism that are committed by individuals or groups within a country, while international terrorism refers to acts of terrorism that are committed by individuals or groups from one country in another country.

Question 16

The Good Friday accord was an agreement signed by which of the following parties?
A)Catholics and Protestants
B)OIRA and PIRA
C)Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland
D)PIRA and RIRA

Accepted Answer

The Good Friday accord, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was an agreement signed on April 10, 1998, between political parties representing Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. It aimed to bring an end to the conflict and establish a power-sharing government in the region.

Question 17

Which of the following does not track or report terrorist activity or events?
A)National Counterterrorism Center
B)Worldwide Incidents Tracking System
C)Global Terrorism Database
D)United Nations Annual Statistics of Terrorist Activity

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Annual Statistics of Terrorist Activity reports on terrorist attacks worldwide, but it does not track or report terrorist activity or events. The other options listed (National Counterterrorism Center, Worldwide Incidents Tracking System, and Global Terrorism Database) are all organizations that track and report on terrorist activity.

Question 18

_______________ is a method of warfare used by one side in a conflict or war when it believes that it lacks the military power of the other and so must use strategy or tactics that differ from conventional warfare.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is a method of warfare used...

Question 19

______________ is defined as terrorist activity committed by individuals or groups who may or may not be formally connected to a loose, cell‑based organizational structure, with religious motivations, using asymmetrical warfare tactics to achieve ideological goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is defined as terrorist activity committed...

Question 20

Stalin's brutal repression in the former Soviet Union, the wholesale killing of Cambodians by the Khmer Rouge, killing and torture of citizens in several South and Central American countries, and the more recent genocidal activities in Rwanda and Yugoslavia are examples of what type of terrorism?
A)Revolutionary
B)Religious
C)State-sponsored
D)Political

Accepted Answer

State-sponsored terrorism is characterized by the use of violence and intimidation by a state against its own citizens or other nations for political purposes. The examples given in the question are all instances of state-sponsored terrorism, as they involved the use of force and violence by governments or ruling regimes to maintain power and control over their populations. Revolutionary terrorism is typically aimed at overthrowing a government or political system, while religious terrorism is driven by religious beliefs and motivations. Political terrorism encompasses a wide range of actions and motivations, but generally refers to the use of violence for political gain or to advance a particular ideology.

Quiz 10: Terrorism

Which of the following is not one of the ways that the new style of terrorism is different than the pre-9/11 style of terrorism?

______________ involves persons or groups committing terrorist acts in their own country.

What has ideological terrorism morphed into that we continue to deal with today?

Jihad is an example of what type of terrorism?

Terrorism:

A terroristic act that is directed at a specific goal that is easy to articulate and understand, such as overthrow political command within one's own country would be an example of which kind of terroristic goal?

Which of the following is not one of the three legal conditions that must be present to receive the designation of being a terrorist group?

What is probably the largest terrorist threat of the 21st century?

Which of the following was not one of the results of the tripling of numbers about terrorist incidents around the world in the Patterns of Global Terrorism annual report?

As of July 2012, which of the following is not one of the countries that have been designated by the United States as state sponsors of terrorism?

_______________ is the premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups of clandestine agents.

Which of the following should remain as the first option for dealing with terrorism?

The kind of terrorism that is documented in the use of Jihad is ____________terrorism.

The English term terrorism was first coined during:

What are the two general types of terrorism?

The Good Friday accord was an agreement signed by which of the following parties?

Which of the following does not track or report terrorist activity or events?

_______________ is a method of warfare used by one side in a conflict or war when it believes that it lacks the military power of the other and so must use strategy or tactics that differ from conventional warfare.

______________ is defined as terrorist activity committed by individuals or groups who may or may not be formally connected to a loose, cell‑based organizational structure, with religious motivations, using asymmetrical warfare tactics to achieve ideological goals.

Stalin's brutal repression in the former Soviet Union, the wholesale killing of Cambodians by the Khmer Rouge, killing and torture of citizens in several South and Central American countries, and the more recent genocidal activities in Rwanda and Yugoslavia are examples of what type of terrorism?