Question 1

Many Islamic terrorists are recruited from ______, which are mostly nonsecular religious schools.

Accepted Answer

Madrasas are religious schools in the Islamic world where students study the Quran, Islamic traditions, and Sharia law. Some madrasas have been linked to the radicalization of young Muslims and recruitment of terrorists.

Question 2

______, the group responsible for 9/11 and other terrorist attacks, was started by Osama bin Laden.

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda, founded by Osama bin Laden in the late 1980s, is a terrorist group responsible for several attacks, including the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The other options listed are either different terrorist groups or religious denominations.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding al-Qaeda?

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda has seen an increase in the number of Western recruits, including Americans, which has led to a diversification in its leadership and membership.

Question 4

The majority of individuals who join terrorist groups are ______, who see the world in terms of "them" and "us" and have a deep need for acceptance.

Accepted Answer

The majority of individuals who join terrorist groups are seen as followers who are susceptible to being indoctrinated by charismatic leaders. These individuals may have a need for acceptance and belonging, and may see the world in simplistic terms of "them" and "us". They may not necessarily have antisocial personality traits or be hedonistic.

Question 5

The majority of terrorist groups today

Accepted Answer

The statement "originated after the 1960s" is true. Most of the major terrorist groups active today such as Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Taliban, Boko Haram, and Hamas emerged after the 1960s.

Question 6

Though Americans see terrorism as a "foreign thing," between 2009 and 2010 there were ______ citizens or legal residents indicted and arrested in America or overseas for Islamic terrorist acts.

Accepted Answer

Between 2009 and 2010, there were 63 citizens or legal residents indicted and arrested in America or overseas for Islamic terrorist acts, highlighting that terrorism is not solely a foreign issue but also a domestic concern in the United States.

Question 7

The September 11th attack in the United States was the deadliest terrorist attack in history.

Accepted Answer

The September 11th attack in the United States resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, making it the deadliest terrorist attack in history.

Question 8

______ is not a single terrorist group, but rather an organization composed of a number of Sunni Muslim terrorist groups from around the world.

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda is an organization composed of a number of Sunni Muslim terrorist groups from around the world. It is not a single terrorist group but a network of affiliated groups that share the same ideology and goals. Hizballah, Ismailis, and Sicarrii, on the other hand, are specific terrorist groups with their own distinct ideologies and objectives.

Question 9

Sometimes terrorist groups end up resembling ordinary criminal organizations hidden behind a thin political veneer, though this does not appear to be the case for ______ groups, whose members often give up more than they gain in material terms.

Accepted Answer

Out of the given options, Islamic Fundamentalist groups are the ones that are less likely to resemble ordinary criminal organizations as their main goal is often religious or ideological rather than material gain. Additionally, their members often carry out attacks at the cost of their own lives, which goes against the typical behavior of an ordinary criminal organization.

Question 10

In terrorist groups, those categorized as ______ see their involvement in terrorism as posing an opportunity to use force and violence to further their personal goals as well as the goals of the group.

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personalities are individuals who have a disregard for the law and the rights of others. They may see terrorism as a way to assert their dominance and display their power. These individuals may also engage in violent behavior for personal gain, such as financial or material rewards.

Question 11

Terrorist groups and incidents rose dramatically after the ______, possibly due to a peak in the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Accepted Answer

The 1960s saw a rise in terrorist activities, partly due to the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, which fueled various proxy conflicts and ideological battles worldwide.

Question 12

Which country is not one of those designated by the United States as a terrorist sponsoring country?

Accepted Answer

South Africa is not designated as a terrorist sponsoring country by the United States.

Question 13

Terrorism is a tactic used to influence the behavior of others through

Accepted Answer

Terrorism involves the use of violence and intimidation to achieve ideological, political, or religious goals. The aim is to create a sense of fear and panic in the target population or government in order to influence their behavior or decision-making. Charisma and rewards may be used as part of the tactics, but they are not the primary means of achieving the intended impact. Psychopathology refers to a mental disorder or abnormal behavior and is not directly related to terrorism.

Question 14

______ is defined by the FBI as meaning "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce ...in furtherance of political or social goals."

Accepted Answer

The definition provided by the FBI for terrorism matches option D, which is defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. The other options do not fully fit the definition provided.

Question 15

Scholars have identified the charismatic leader, antisocial personality, and follower as three typologies of individuals who engage in which crime?

Accepted Answer

The three typologies of individuals who engage in terrorism, according to scholars, are charismatic leaders who inspire and recruit followers, antisocial personalities who have a disregard for societal norms and may be willing to commit violent acts, and followers who are willing to carry out the terrorist acts as directed by the leader.

Question 16

Worldwide, ______ is/are responsible for 71% of fatalities from terrorist activities.

Accepted Answer

According to the Global Terrorism Index 2020, al-Qaeda along with its affiliates and other jihadist groups were responsible for 71% of fatalities from terrorist activities worldwide.

Question 17

In terrorist groups, those categorized as ______ tend to be socially alienated, narcissistic, arrogant, and intelligent, with a deeply idealistic sense of right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

Charismatic leaders in terrorist groups often exhibit traits such as social alienation, narcissism, arrogance, and intelligence, coupled with a strong idealistic sense of right and wrong, which helps them attract and influence followers.

Question 18

Which theory looks to the anticipated gains of suicide bombers, such as martyrdom, financial rewards to their families, and access to sexual paradise, in order to understand their actions?

Accepted Answer

Rational choice theory looks at the perceived benefits and costs of an action, and suicide bombers may see benefits such as martyrdom, financial rewards to their families, and access to sexual paradise as outweighing the costs of taking their own life and potentially harming others.

Question 19

One commonality that can be identified among terrorist groups is that they all originated in

Accepted Answer

The origin of terrorist groups can vary, but a commonality is that they often arise in response to perceived injustices or grievances. This can include political, social, or religious issues. While some terrorist groups may come from specific regions or religious sects, these factors are not universal among all terrorist organizations.

Question 20

The earliest known terrorist group was

Accepted Answer

The Sicarii were a Jewish extremist group who operated in the 1st century in Roman-occupied Judea. They used violence and assassination as a means to achieve their political goals, and are considered by some historians to be one of the earliest known terrorist groups. Al-Qaeda and Hizballah are relatively modern terrorist groups, while the Ismailis were a religious sect that have been accused of using violence in the past but are not typically considered a terrorist group.

Quiz 13: Terrorism