The calculated use of violence or the threat of violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological is referred to as ______.

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Terrorism is the calculated use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies in pursuit of political, religious, or ideological goals. Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, typically those of a particular ethnic group or nation. Cyberterrorism is a form of terrorism that uses digital or technological means to carry out attacks, while revolution involves an overthrow of a government or social system in favor of a new structure. Therefore, the best answer is A) terrorism.

The Calculated Use of Violence or the Threat of Violence