Question 1

According to The 9/11 Commission, the top national security priority for the U.S. is securing our northern and southern borders.

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 Commission identified the top national security priority as preventing terrorist attacks, particularly by stopping terrorists from obtaining weapons of mass destruction, rather than specifically focusing on securing the northern and southern borders.

Question 2

Of the 40 percent of adult Arabs who are illiterate, two-thirds are women.

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This statement reflects a significant gender disparity in literacy rates among the Arab population, where a larger proportion of women than men are illiterate.

Question 3

In your opinion, how can the U.S. and its allies help moderate Muslims combat the extremist ideas that portray the U.S. as anti-Muslim? Do you agree or disagree with the recommendations put forward by The 9/11 Commission?

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Question 4

What did The 9/11 Commission mean when it recommended that ht U.S. needs to defend its ideals abroad vigorously? Do you agree or disagree with this position? Explain.

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Question 5

According to The 9/11 Commission, the top national security priority for the U.S. is .&#10;A) securing our borders.&#10;B) developing the Star Wars Missile Defense System.&#10;C) countering terrorism.&#10;D) recruiting and retaining military personnel.

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 Commission Report identifies countering terrorism as the top national security priority for the United States, emphasizing the need to address and prevent terrorist threats and activities.

Question 6

Which Muslim country received the most U.S. aid during the past 20 years?&#10;A) Egypt&#10;B) Iran&#10;C) Iraq&#10;D) Nigeria

Accepted Answer

Egypt has been one of the largest recipients of U.S. foreign aid, primarily due to its strategic importance in the Middle East and its peace treaty with Israel.

Question 7

From 2001 to 2004, total federal spending on defense, homeland security, and international affairs increased more than 50 percent.

Accepted Answer

Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States significantly increased its spending on defense, homeland security, and international affairs to address the heightened concerns over terrorism and to engage in military operations abroad, notably in Afghanistan and Iraq. This led to a substantial increase in federal spending in these areas, exceeding 50 percent over the period from 2001 to 2004.

Question 8

Currently, there is no official venue where leading Muslim states can discuss critical policy issues with the leading Western powers.

Accepted Answer

While there are various international forums and organizations where Muslim and Western countries participate, there is no single official venue specifically dedicated to discussions between leading Muslim states and Western powers on critical policy issues.

Question 9

From 2001 to 2004, federal spending on defense increased percent.&#10;A) 25&#10;B) 50&#10;C) 75&#10;D) 90

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Federal spending on defense increased by approximately 50 percent from 2001 to 2004, largely due to increased military operations following the events of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Question 10

percent of Egypt's population has a favorable opinion of the U.S.&#10;A) 5&#10;B) 15&#10;C) 50&#10;D) 75

Accepted Answer

Public opinion polls in Egypt have historically shown that a relatively small percentage of the population has a favorable view of the U.S. While the exact number can fluctuate over time due to various factors, including political and social changes, it's generally not as high as 50% or 75%, making 15% a more realistic estimate.

Question 11

From 2001 to 2003, views of the U.S. among Muslims .&#10;A) became increasingly positive.&#10;B) stayed largely the same.&#10;C) became increasingly negative.

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Question 12

Over one-half of people in the Middle East live on less than $2 per day.

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Question 13

How would you advise the U.S. government on what to do about terrorism? Be specific. Explain what the&#10;U.S. should do and how it should be done.

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Deck 43: The 911 Commission, What to Do a Global Strategy Against Terrorism