The Islamic State (IS)is
A) a Shiite terrorist group.
B) a terrorist group that has effectively controlled territory in Syria and Iraq.
C) a terrorist group that played a key role in the attacks on September 11,2001.
D) a terrorist group that does not engage in more mainstream terrorist acts such as taking hostages for ransom.

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The Islamic State (IS) is a terrorist group that has effectively controlled territory in Syria and Iraq. They have also carried out numerous terrorist attacks both within the region and globally, but their main focus has been establishing and maintaining control over their self-proclaimed caliphate. They are not a Shiite terrorist group, nor did they play a role in the 9/11 attacks. They do engage in mainstream terrorist acts, including taking hostages for ransom.