Question 1

Terrorism is characterized, first and foremost, by the use of violence, and, over the past half-century, has come to mean the use of violence by small groups aiming to achieve political change.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is indeed characterized by the use of violence, often by smaller groups, with the primary aim of achieving political change, instilling fear, or influencing a wider audience beyond the immediate victims.

Question 2

The Iranian 'Islamic Revolution' of 1979 was a watershed event in transnational terrorism because it marked a turning point after which a number of groups began to target citizens and other symbols of the West.

Accepted Answer

The Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979 significantly influenced transnational terrorism by inspiring and supporting various groups that targeted Western interests, marking a shift in the nature and focus of terrorist activities towards more global ambitions.

Question 3

The term Al Qaeda means 'The Base'.

Accepted Answer

Al Qaeda translates to "The Base" in Arabic, reflecting its role as a hub for radical Islamist movements.

Question 4

Contemporary violent Islamic extremism is not a global movement, but is rather identifiable with a particular terrorist group.

Accepted Answer

Contemporary violent Islamic extremism is a global movement, not confined to a single group, but rather manifested through various organizations and networks worldwide, such as ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and their affiliates.

Question 5

According to the 'new' terrorism perspective, global jihad is a reaction to the perceived choice that some Muslims believe they must make in a more interconnected world: accept Western beliefs to better integrate, or preserve spiritual purity by rebelling.

Accepted Answer

The 'new' terrorism perspective posits that global jihad can be seen as a reaction among some Muslims to the perceived dichotomy of either accepting Western beliefs to better integrate into a globalizing world, thereby risking spiritual purity, or choosing to preserve their spiritual integrity by rebelling against these influences. This perspective highlights the role of cultural and religious identity in motivating contemporary forms of terrorism.

Question 6

Terrorists conduct distance and blended learning through a 'virtual jihad academy' enabled by&#8230;&#10;A) Digital videos&#10;B) Long-distance phone calls&#10;C) Print media&#10;D) None of the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

Digital videos enable terrorists to conduct distance and blended learning through what is referred to as a 'virtual jihad academy'.

Question 7

What organization conducted the hostage taking at the 1972 Munich Olympics?&#10;A) Black September.&#10;B) The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).&#10;C) Hezbollah.&#10;D) Al Qaeda.

Accepted Answer

The organization responsible for the hostage-taking at the 1972 Munich Olympics was Black September, a Palestinian terrorist group.

Question 8

What was considered the 'decade of terrorism'?&#10;A) 1960s&#10;B) 1970s&#10;C) 1980s&#10;D) 1990s

Accepted Answer

The 1980s were considered the 'decade of terrorism' due to a significant increase in terrorist activities worldwide, including high-profile hijackings, bombings, and assassinations.

Question 9

Information technologies associated with globalization have been useful in locating and identifying terrorists by&#8230;&#10;A) Allowing identification of terrorist patterns before and after attacks.&#10;B) Evaluating terrorist finances and organizations through link analysis to construct a more comprehensive picture of how terrorist elements interact.&#10;C) Potentially, through the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence to aid data analysis and pattern recognition, although there are some ethical concerns about the use of these technologies in this manner.&#10;D) All of the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

Information technologies play a crucial role in counter-terrorism efforts by enabling the identification of patterns related to terrorist activities, analyzing financial transactions and organizational structures to understand the networks of terrorist groups, and employing algorithms and artificial intelligence to enhance data analysis and pattern recognition, despite ethical considerations.

Question 10

What do critics of Samuel Huntington's clash of civilizations analysis focus on?&#10;A) American military power.&#10;B) The divide between Western and Islamic civilization.&#10;C) The divide between Confucian and Islamic civilization.&#10;D) Fault lines within Islamic civilization.

Accepted Answer

Critics of Huntington's clash of civilizations theory often point out that it overlooks or simplifies the significant internal diversity and conflicts within civilizations, such as those within Islamic civilization, rather than just between them.

Question 11

Which of the following critiques of the 'war' against terrorism has been leveraged by state leaders, NGOs, or individuals?&#10;A) Military action can only lead to terrorist reprisals, or worse.&#10;B) The 'war' against terrorism has resulted in suspected government human rights and civil liberties abuses.&#10;C) Terrorism should be understood as a crime that is best dealt with through law enforcement methods.&#10;D) All of the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following critiques of the...

Question 12

The law enforcement approach to terrorism must balance taking enough measures against terrorist groups without crossing over into the realm of __________, where the rules and rights enshrined in the principle of due process are either willfully misinterpreted or completely disregarded.

A) Rhetoric
B) Political justice
C) Pedagogy
D) Fanaticism

Accepted Answer

The answer of The law enforcement approach to terrorism must...

Deck 28: Terrorism and Globalisation