Question 1

Which country was consolidated under the native Saxon rule of Harold Godwinson?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Wales 
C)  Ireland 
D)  England 
A)  India 
B)  Wales 
C)  Ireland 
D)  England

Question 2

What was the fatal calculation of the Northern Irish government?

Accepted Answer

A)  They had anticipated that most of their citizens were Irish Catholic and wanted to be free from the British rule, but most of them were actually fine with it. 
B)  They expected that the Black and Tan War would only last a few months, but as the conflict dragged on over a year, the will to win slowly faded. 
C)  The government had expected that if they helped the British keep control of the rest of Ireland, they would govern Ireland (under the British observation) but instead all of Ireland was subservient to Britain. 
D)  They used the RUC and a hated reserve force known as the B-Specials to crack down on civil rights workers and demonstrators. 
A)  They had anticipated that most of their citizens were Irish Catholic and wanted to be free from the British rule, but most of them were actually fine with it. 
B)  They expected that the Black and Tan War would only last a few months, but as the conflict dragged on over a year, the will to win slowly faded. 
C)  The government had expected that if they helped the British keep control of the rest of Ireland, they would govern Ireland (under the British observation) but instead all of Ireland was subservient to Britain. 
D)  They used the RUC and a hated reserve force known as the B-Specials to crack down on civil rights workers and demonstrators.

Question 3

The name 'November 17' was chosen after the student uprising in Greece on 17 November 1973 protesting against the military regime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the latter half of the 20th century, many of the ideological groups operating out of Western Europe grew out of separatist/nationalist ideologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How was terrorism involved in the 2003 Russian elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Putin's hard stance on terrorism was something that the citizens valued. 
B)  A terror attack happened the month prior to the elections but it turned out to be staged by one of the parties. 
C)  On Election Day a terror attack actually took place, causing the election to be pushed back several days. 
D)  Russia was considering implementing a policy to ban all visitors to Russia from the Middle East that Putin was strongly against, and the issue came to define the election. 
A)  Putin's hard stance on terrorism was something that the citizens valued. 
B)  A terror attack happened the month prior to the elections but it turned out to be staged by one of the parties. 
C)  On Election Day a terror attack actually took place, causing the election to be pushed back several days. 
D)  Russia was considering implementing a policy to ban all visitors to Russia from the Middle East that Putin was strongly against, and the issue came to define the election.

Question 6

According to a 2012 U.S. State Department report, the RIRA has pledged to continue the use of violent attacks designed to disrupt the peace process and force the removal of British forces from Northern Ireland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To end the conflict coming from the people of Basque, Spain has

Accepted Answer

A)  given the region considerable gains in autonomy and self-governance. 
B)  marched their military in and taken control to show their dominance. 
C)  hired mercenaries to assassinate anyone who shows signs of potentially violent action against the Spanish government. 
D)  performed a marriage ceremony between the Spanish President's daughter and the leader of the ETA to show that they can get along. 
A)  given the region considerable gains in autonomy and self-governance. 
B)  marched their military in and taken control to show their dominance. 
C)  hired mercenaries to assassinate anyone who shows signs of potentially violent action against the Spanish government. 
D)  performed a marriage ceremony between the Spanish President's daughter and the leader of the ETA to show that they can get along.

Question 8

Many of the terrorist groups in this section are important because

Accepted Answer

A)  these are examples of terrorist groups operating within Western Democracy. 
B)  all of them practiced some form of Islamic terror. 
C)  through these groups we have come to a complete understanding of terrorism. 
D)  they started wars that the world is still involved in today. 
A)  these are examples of terrorist groups operating within Western Democracy. 
B)  all of them practiced some form of Islamic terror. 
C)  through these groups we have come to a complete understanding of terrorism. 
D)  they started wars that the world is still involved in today.

Question 9

What was Bloody Sunday?

Accepted Answer

A)  English Protestants were shot and killed in their church services on Sunday to show Irish disdain for the protestant church. 
B)  During the Irish Independence War, a battle was fought on a Sunday and thousands died on both sides of the conflict. 
C)  It was a demonstration in Londonderry by Roman Catholic civil rights supporters that turned violent as British paratroopers opened fire. 
D)  People in support of black (and other ethnicity) rights were killed in a peaceful protest in England on a Sunday. 
A)  English Protestants were shot and killed in their church services on Sunday to show Irish disdain for the protestant church. 
B)  During the Irish Independence War, a battle was fought on a Sunday and thousands died on both sides of the conflict. 
C)  It was a demonstration in Londonderry by Roman Catholic civil rights supporters that turned violent as British paratroopers opened fire. 
D)  People in support of black (and other ethnicity) rights were killed in a peaceful protest in England on a Sunday.

Question 10

What are the four phases of European jihadist networks? Briefly describe each.

Accepted Answer

The four phases of European jihadist net

Question 11

When the Central Powers fell in defeat in 1918 (WWI), the Allied Powers divided the region in ways designed to ___________________, often with cavalier disregard for issues of ___________________. This approach set the stage for many of the region's current conflicts.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid ethnic conflicts; available resources 
B)  meet their national interests; ethnicity and cultural identity 
C)  have clear boundaries set by landmarks such as rivers; overpopulation 
D)  evenly distribute available resources; historical tribal differences 
A)  avoid ethnic conflicts; available resources 
B)  meet their national interests; ethnicity and cultural identity 
C)  have clear boundaries set by landmarks such as rivers; overpopulation 
D)  evenly distribute available resources; historical tribal differences

Question 12

Why did the Irish rebel?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the Queen of England said "let them eat cake," they were gravely offended and attacked for resources during the potato famine. 
B)  England had never been very kind to them, and treated them as "sub-humans," which the Irish refused to put up with. 
C)  England attacked them and William Wallace united the Irish people to claim their freedom. 
D)  The Irish were fervently Catholic and when King Henry VIII established the Church of England they weren't happy. 
A)  When the Queen of England said "let them eat cake," they were gravely offended and attacked for resources during the potato famine. 
B)  England had never been very kind to them, and treated them as "sub-humans," which the Irish refused to put up with. 
C)  England attacked them and William Wallace united the Irish people to claim their freedom. 
D)  The Irish were fervently Catholic and when King Henry VIII established the Church of England they weren't happy.

Question 13

Which group assassinated a West German attorney general, Siegfried Buback, and attempted to assassinate U.S. Army General Alexander Haig when he was serving as the head of NATO?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAF 
B)  17 November 
C)  Italy's Red Brigade 
D)  The Chechens 
A)  RAF 
B)  17 November 
C)  Italy's Red Brigade 
D)  The Chechens

Question 14

In the middle of the 17th century, England was in a civil war between

Accepted Answer

A)  Wales and Ireland, who actually paved the way for the American Revolution. 
B)  capitalists that had always had a greater say in cultural developments and England's new Communist party. 
C)  their citizens that were for slavery and those that were against. 
D)  citizens for the Church of England and citizens for the Catholic Church. 
A)  Wales and Ireland, who actually paved the way for the American Revolution. 
B)  capitalists that had always had a greater say in cultural developments and England's new Communist party. 
C)  their citizens that were for slavery and those that were against. 
D)  citizens for the Church of England and citizens for the Catholic Church.

Question 15

Which group carried out the February 2005 attempted assassination of King Juan Carlos and visiting Mexican President Vicente Fox that injured more than 20 people?

Accepted Answer

A)  ETA 
B)  PKK 
C)  IRA 
D)  GSG-9 
A)  ETA 
B)  PKK 
C)  IRA 
D)  GSG-9

Question 16

In Greece, the politicization of terrorism did not translate to competition between the two major parties trying to capitalize on the issue by making short-term political gains but instead to a constructive political debate on how to deal with the terrorist threat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When did the animosity between Moscow and Chechnya begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Russians found some oil on the border, and both countries think they have a right to it. 
B)  They were struggling over a smaller area between the two countries, much like how Pakistan and India are fighting over Kashmir. 
C)  Georgia and Ossetia attacked Chechnya, but Russia did nothing to help Chechnya. 
D)  It began when Imperial Russia expanded into the region, annexing Chechnya 
A)  The Russians found some oil on the border, and both countries think they have a right to it. 
B)  They were struggling over a smaller area between the two countries, much like how Pakistan and India are fighting over Kashmir. 
C)  Georgia and Ossetia attacked Chechnya, but Russia did nothing to help Chechnya. 
D)  It began when Imperial Russia expanded into the region, annexing Chechnya

Question 18

Why are terrorist threats used by the media and politicians?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is well known that many politicians and the media use these threats because it makes them feel powerful to draw attention to it, though it does not really offer any other benefits. 
B)  Terrorist threats and attacks are not overused by either the media or politicians. Terrorist threats are real, dangerous, and increasing rapidly. 
C)  Politicians find it particularly helpful for gaining or retaining power, while journalists use it in attempts to attract the attention of citizens and consumers. 
D)  Terrorist threats are not abused by politicians but the media uses (and arguably invents) some terrorist threats to divide people and make them afraid of each other. 
A)  It is well known that many politicians and the media use these threats because it makes them feel powerful to draw attention to it, though it does not really offer any other benefits. 
B)  Terrorist threats and attacks are not overused by either the media or politicians. Terrorist threats are real, dangerous, and increasing rapidly. 
C)  Politicians find it particularly helpful for gaining or retaining power, while journalists use it in attempts to attract the attention of citizens and consumers. 
D)  Terrorist threats are not abused by politicians but the media uses (and arguably invents) some terrorist threats to divide people and make them afraid of each other.

Question 19

Who were the targets of the ETA?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ETA targets people that wear leather and other animal by-products. 
B)  They targeted Spanish officials, government facilities, journalists, tourism areas, and civilian targets. 
C)  The ETA targets large corporations that they claim are abusing the environment. 
D)  They target anyone they feel is in the way of their goal to instituting Sharia Law in the United Nations. 
A)  The ETA targets people that wear leather and other animal by-products. 
B)  They targeted Spanish officials, government facilities, journalists, tourism areas, and civilian targets. 
C)  The ETA targets large corporations that they claim are abusing the environment. 
D)  They target anyone they feel is in the way of their goal to instituting Sharia Law in the United Nations.

Question 20

What is the Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG 9)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their goal was the establishment of a Basque homeland consisting of the Spanish and French Basque regions and based on Marxist governing principles. 
B)  It arose as a response to the terrorism of RAF and the Palestinian terror organizations and is an anti-terrorist group. 
C)  They were an Islamic terror organization looking to implement Sharia law in an international government. 
D)  They sought a Marxist-Leninist state for the Kurdish people situated in the region shared by Turkey, Iran, Syria, Armenia, and Iraq. 
A)  Their goal was the establishment of a Basque homeland consisting of the Spanish and French Basque regions and based on Marxist governing principles. 
B)  It arose as a response to the terrorism of RAF and the Palestinian terror organizations and is an anti-terrorist group. 
C)  They were an Islamic terror organization looking to implement Sharia law in an international government. 
D)  They sought a Marxist-Leninist state for the Kurdish people situated in the region shared by Turkey, Iran, Syria, Armenia, and Iraq.

Which country was consolidated under the native Saxon rule of Harold Godwinson?

What was the fatal calculation of the Northern Irish government?

The name 'November 17' was chosen after the student uprising in Greece on 17 November 1973 protesting against the military regime.

In the latter half of the 20th century, many of the ideological groups operating out of Western Europe grew out of separatist/nationalist ideologies.

How was terrorism involved in the 2003 Russian elections?

According to a 2012 U.S. State Department report, the RIRA has pledged to continue the use of violent attacks designed to disrupt the peace process and force the removal of British forces from Northern Ireland.

To end the conflict coming from the people of Basque, Spain has

Many of the terrorist groups in this section are important because

What was Bloody Sunday?

What are the four phases of European jihadist networks? Briefly describe each.

When the Central Powers fell in defeat in 1918 (WWI), the Allied Powers divided the region in ways designed to _, often with cavalier disregard for issues of _. This approach set the stage for many of the region's current conflicts.

Why did the Irish rebel?

Which group assassinated a West German attorney general, Siegfried Buback, and attempted to assassinate U.S. Army General Alexander Haig when he was serving as the head of NATO?

In the middle of the 17th century, England was in a civil war between

Which group carried out the February 2005 attempted assassination of King Juan Carlos and visiting Mexican President Vicente Fox that injured more than 20 people?

In Greece, the politicization of terrorism did not translate to competition between the two major parties trying to capitalize on the issue by making short-term political gains but instead to a constructive political debate on how to deal with the terrorist threat.

When did the animosity between Moscow and Chechnya begin?

Why are terrorist threats used by the media and politicians?

Who were the targets of the ETA?

What is the Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG 9)?

Introduction to the Study of Terrorism

Terrorism Definitions and Typologies

The History of Terrorism

Methods, Patterns, and Trends of Terrorists

Israel, Lebanon, and Palestine

The Middle East and Africa

Southeast Asia, South and North Korea, and China

Southwest Asia

The Western Hemisphere, Including Canada, the United States, and South America

Homeland Security: Before and After 9/11

The Special Case of Weapons of Mass Destruction Wmd Terrorism

Law and Terrorism: Domestic and International Legal Regimes

The Future of Terrorism

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Which country was consolidated under the native Saxon rule of Harold Godwinson?

What was the fatal calculation of the Northern Irish government?

The name 'November 17' was chosen after the student uprising in Greece on 17 November 1973 protesting against the military regime.

In the latter half of the 20th century, many of the ideological groups operating out of Western Europe grew out of separatist/nationalist ideologies.

How was terrorism involved in the 2003 Russian elections?

According to a 2012 U.S. State Department report, the RIRA has pledged to continue the use of violent attacks designed to disrupt the peace process and force the removal of British forces from Northern Ireland.

To end the conflict coming from the people of Basque, Spain has

Many of the terrorist groups in this section are important because

What was Bloody Sunday?

What are the four phases of European jihadist networks? Briefly describe each.

When the Central Powers fell in defeat in 1918 (WWI), the Allied Powers divided the region in ways designed to ___________________, often with cavalier disregard for issues of ___________________. This approach set the stage for many of the region's current conflicts.

Why did the Irish rebel?

Which group assassinated a West German attorney general, Siegfried Buback, and attempted to assassinate U.S. Army General Alexander Haig when he was serving as the head of NATO?

In the middle of the 17th century, England was in a civil war between

Which group carried out the February 2005 attempted assassination of King Juan Carlos and visiting Mexican President Vicente Fox that injured more than 20 people?

In Greece, the politicization of terrorism did not translate to competition between the two major parties trying to capitalize on the issue by making short-term political gains but instead to a constructive political debate on how to deal with the terrorist threat.

When did the animosity between Moscow and Chechnya begin?

Why are terrorist threats used by the media and politicians?

Who were the targets of the ETA?

What is the Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG 9)?

Introduction to the Study of Terrorism

Terrorism Definitions and Typologies

The History of Terrorism

Methods, Patterns, and Trends of Terrorists

Israel, Lebanon, and Palestine

The Middle East and Africa

Southeast Asia, South and North Korea, and China

Southwest Asia

The Western Hemisphere, Including Canada, the United States, and South America

Homeland Security: Before and After 9/11

The Special Case of Weapons of Mass Destruction Wmd Terrorism

Law and Terrorism: Domestic and International Legal Regimes

The Future of Terrorism

Filters

When the Central Powers fell in defeat in 1918 (WWI), the Allied Powers divided the region in ways designed to _, often with cavalier disregard for issues of _. This approach set the stage for many of the region's current conflicts.