Which of the following statements is true regarding terrorism?
A) The 911 attacks were the only attacks on civilians by Islamic extremists.
B) In 2004, Islamic extremists killed nearly 200 people in a railroad bombing in Spain.
C) Al Qaeda affiliates have not been active in Islamic nations, preferring to focus on western targets.
D) Al Qaeda's ultimate goals are limited to forcing the United States to withdraw from the Middle East.
E) The Basque terrorists in Spain have no clear objectives.

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding terrorism?
A) The 911 attacks were the only attacks on civilians by Islamic extremists.
B) In 2004, Islamic extremists killed nearly 200 people in a railroad bombing in Spain.
C) Al Qaeda affiliates have not been active in Islamic nations, preferring to focus on western targets.
D) Al Qaeda's ultimate goals are limited to forcing the United States to withdraw from the Middle East.
E) The Basque terrorists in Spain have no clear objectives.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement regarding Islamic extremists committing a railroad bombing in Spain in 2004 is true. The other options are false. The 9/11 attacks were not the only attacks on civilians by Islamic extremists, Al Qaeda affiliates have been active in Islamic nations, and Al Qaeda's ultimate goals extend beyond just forcing the United States to withdraw from the Middle East. The statement about Basque terrorists in Spain is not relevant to terrorism carried out by Islamic extremists.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Terrorism