Question 1

The __________________________ permits Great Britain to indefinitely detain, without charge or trial, foreign nationals suspected of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinsurance Act of 1993 
B)  Homeland Security Act of the United Kingdom 
C)  Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act of 2000 
D)  The Patriot Act 
A)  Reinsurance Act of 1993 
B)  Homeland Security Act of the United Kingdom 
C)  Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act of 2000 
D)  The Patriot Act C

Question 2

Once a group has been labeled with terrorism, everything that the group does is labeled as an act of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the case of governments oppressing their own citizens (violently or not), is it terrorism for the citizens to use unlawful force to fight back? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

The answer to this question is complex and depends on various factors, including the definition of terrorism and the circumstances in which the citizens are using unlawful force to fight back against their oppressive government.

Terrorism is often defined as the use of violence or intimidation in pursuit of political aims. In the case of citizens using unlawful force to fight back against an oppressive government, it could be argued that their actions are indeed in pursuit of political aims, namely the overthrow or resistance against the oppressive regime. However, it is important to note that terrorism is typically associated with non-state actors targeting civilians, and the use of unlawful force by citizens against their own government may not fit this definition.

Furthermore, the use of unlawful force by citizens to fight back against an oppressive government raises ethical and legal questions. While citizens have the right to resist oppression and seek freedom and justice, the use of unlawful force can lead to further violence and harm to innocent civilians. It is important for citizens to consider the potential consequences of their actions and to seek peaceful and non-violent means of resistance whenever possible.

Ultimately, whether the use of unlawful force by citizens against an oppressive government constitutes terrorism is a matter of interpretation and perspective. It is important to consider the specific circumstances and motivations of the citizens involved, as well as the potential impact of their actions on innocent civilians. In any case, the use of force should be a last resort, and efforts should be made to seek peaceful and lawful means of resistance and change.

Question 4

Irish terrorists blowing up other Irishmen in Belfast would not be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  terrorism, since it had criminal motives. 
B)  domestic terrorism. 
C)  international terrorism. 
D)  sub-state terrorism. 
A)  terrorism, since it had criminal motives. 
B)  domestic terrorism. 
C)  international terrorism. 
D)  sub-state terrorism.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a primary motivator given in the terrorism typology by William G Cunningham?

Accepted Answer

A)  Revenge 
B)  Political Ideology 
C)  Ethno-nationalism 
D)  Religious Extremism 
A)  Revenge 
B)  Political Ideology 
C)  Ethno-nationalism 
D)  Religious Extremism

Question 6

Using a typology can be helpful for _____________ but in doing so, more focus may be placed on ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing terrorism; terrorism than crime 
B)  analysis; short term goals instead of long term ones 
C)  extremists; the outliers in terrorism 
D)  defining terrorism; getting everyone to agree on it 
A)  reducing terrorism; terrorism than crime 
B)  analysis; short term goals instead of long term ones 
C)  extremists; the outliers in terrorism 
D)  defining terrorism; getting everyone to agree on it

Question 7

Determining whether or not the shelling of an Israeli Kibbutz or the bombing of Hanoi is an act of international terrorism is unproductive debate because

Accepted Answer

A)  whether or not they were terrorism, they had to happen. 
B)  those events took place during a war. 
C)  no one wants to talk about it anyway. 
D)  the United Nations won't come up with a definition of terrorism so that we can classify it. 
A)  whether or not they were terrorism, they had to happen. 
B)  those events took place during a war. 
C)  no one wants to talk about it anyway. 
D)  the United Nations won't come up with a definition of terrorism so that we can classify it.

Question 8

People should be aware of the _________________ of an individual, organization, and even a nation in the definition of terrorism by that entity.

Accepted Answer

A)  ideology and purpose 
B)  source of income 
C)  cultural achievements 
D)  extremist sympathies 
A)  ideology and purpose 
B)  source of income 
C)  cultural achievements 
D)  extremist sympathies

Question 9

Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda were motivated by Religious extremism. He was a

Accepted Answer

A)  cult and sect - his symbolic targets were based on relationship to a cult or sect 
B)  revolutionary - his symbolic targets were based on a relationship to support of the state 
C)  separatist - his symbolic targets were based on a relationship to state 
D)  fundamentalist - his symbolic targets were based on a relationship to fundamentalist religious worldview 
A)  cult and sect - his symbolic targets were based on relationship to a cult or sect 
B)  revolutionary - his symbolic targets were based on a relationship to support of the state 
C)  separatist - his symbolic targets were based on a relationship to state 
D)  fundamentalist - his symbolic targets were based on a relationship to fundamentalist religious worldview

Question 10

Groups can be in more than one category in some typologies - they are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Syria's acts of terrorism are an example of state terrorism. According to the Cunningham typology, what is the "Action Type" of these acts of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  State Performed 
B)  State Sponsored 
C)  State Funded 
D)  Internal Repression 
A)  State Performed 
B)  State Sponsored 
C)  State Funded 
D)  Internal Repression

Question 12

The borderline separating political motives from highly personal motives and purely criminal motives is not always clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Robert Mugabe regards NATO as a terrorist organization for their bombing campaign against Libya's leader, Muammar Gaddafi, because they bombed civilians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dr. Ganor's definition of terrorism is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  unfair because it doesn't acknowledge as morally right the plight of unfortunate citizens fighting against an unlawful government. 
B)  encouraging peace because any war between countries would be terrorism on the part of both. 
C)  an objective examination of the facts because it is free from bias. 
D)  too easy on terrorists that merely wage economic war. 
A)  unfair because it doesn't acknowledge as morally right the plight of unfortunate citizens fighting against an unlawful government. 
B)  encouraging peace because any war between countries would be terrorism on the part of both. 
C)  an objective examination of the facts because it is free from bias. 
D)  too easy on terrorists that merely wage economic war.

Question 15

Frederick Hacker presented a typology with three elements, which are

Accepted Answer

A)  ghosts, gunners, and grave-fillers. 
B)  nations, nutters, and not-for-profits. 
C)  bombers, bleeders, and blazers. 
D)  crazies, crusaders, and criminals. 
A)  ghosts, gunners, and grave-fillers. 
B)  nations, nutters, and not-for-profits. 
C)  bombers, bleeders, and blazers. 
D)  crazies, crusaders, and criminals.

Question 16

The United Nations has trouble arriving at a definition of terrorism because

Accepted Answer

A)  they can't even agree on a typology. 
B)  too many of them are worried they will be accused of terrorism themselves. 
C)  it is a large body with conflicting interests. 
D)  to define terrorism would be to limit what can be called terrorism. 
A)  they can't even agree on a typology. 
B)  too many of them are worried they will be accused of terrorism themselves. 
C)  it is a large body with conflicting interests. 
D)  to define terrorism would be to limit what can be called terrorism.

Question 17

While there seem to be patterns to terrorist activity, we cannot assume that the historical record offers firm footing for predictions because

Accepted Answer

A)  we fear the moral consequences of making an ethnography which would give us a firm footing for predictions. 
B)  terrorism is a fast-moving subject. 
C)  we don't actually know that much about the history of terrorism. 
D)  terrorists are really just trying to trick us into thinking we know more than we do. 
A)  we fear the moral consequences of making an ethnography which would give us a firm footing for predictions. 
B)  terrorism is a fast-moving subject. 
C)  we don't actually know that much about the history of terrorism. 
D)  terrorists are really just trying to trick us into thinking we know more than we do.

Question 18

Religious and suicide terrorism are sometimes referred to as ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  secularist terrorism 
B)  explosive terrorism 
C)  new terrorism 
D)  extremist terrorism 
A)  secularist terrorism 
B)  explosive terrorism 
C)  new terrorism 
D)  extremist terrorism

Question 19

It seems justified to employ terrorism in the case of ______________, such as the situation between Syria and its citizens.

Accepted Answer

A)  an oppressive government 
B)  seeking revenge for loved ones 
C)  hyperinflation 
D)  strict limitations on religious freedom 
A)  an oppressive government 
B)  seeking revenge for loved ones 
C)  hyperinflation 
D)  strict limitations on religious freedom

Question 20

Dr. Salah Sultan told a group of demonstrators that Egyptians meeting "Zionists" should ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  kill them 
B)  learn from them 
C)  treat them with the honor of being guests in their houses 
D)  ignore them 
A)  kill them 
B)  learn from them 
C)  treat them with the honor of being guests in their houses 
D)  ignore them

The __________________________ permits Great Britain to indefinitely detain, without charge or trial, foreign nationals suspected of terrorism.

Once a group has been labeled with terrorism, everything that the group does is labeled as an act of terrorism.

In the case of governments oppressing their own citizens (violently or not), is it terrorism for the citizens to use unlawful force to fight back? Explain why or why not.

Irish terrorists blowing up other Irishmen in Belfast would not be considered

Which of the following is NOT a primary motivator given in the terrorism typology by William G Cunningham?

Using a typology can be helpful for _ but in doing so, more focus may be placed on ____.

Determining whether or not the shelling of an Israeli Kibbutz or the bombing of Hanoi is an act of international terrorism is unproductive debate because

People should be aware of the _________________ of an individual, organization, and even a nation in the definition of terrorism by that entity.

Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda were motivated by Religious extremism. He was a

Groups can be in more than one category in some typologies - they are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Syria's acts of terrorism are an example of state terrorism. According to the Cunningham typology, what is the "Action Type" of these acts of terrorism?

The borderline separating political motives from highly personal motives and purely criminal motives is not always clear.

Robert Mugabe regards NATO as a terrorist organization for their bombing campaign against Libya's leader, Muammar Gaddafi, because they bombed civilians.

Dr. Ganor's definition of terrorism is described as

Frederick Hacker presented a typology with three elements, which are

The United Nations has trouble arriving at a definition of terrorism because

While there seem to be patterns to terrorist activity, we cannot assume that the historical record offers firm footing for predictions because

Religious and suicide terrorism are sometimes referred to as ________________.

It seems justified to employ terrorism in the case of ______________, such as the situation between Syria and its citizens.

Dr. Salah Sultan told a group of demonstrators that Egyptians meeting "Zionists" should ____________.

Introduction to the Study of Terrorism

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

Europe, Turkey, and Russia

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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Exam 2: Terrorism Definitions and Typologies

The __________________________ permits Great Britain to indefinitely detain, without charge or trial, foreign nationals suspected of terrorism.

Once a group has been labeled with terrorism, everything that the group does is labeled as an act of terrorism.

In the case of governments oppressing their own citizens (violently or not), is it terrorism for the citizens to use unlawful force to fight back? Explain why or why not.

Irish terrorists blowing up other Irishmen in Belfast would not be considered

Which of the following is NOT a primary motivator given in the terrorism typology by William G Cunningham?

Using a typology can be helpful for _____________ but in doing so, more focus may be placed on ________________.

Determining whether or not the shelling of an Israeli Kibbutz or the bombing of Hanoi is an act of international terrorism is unproductive debate because

People should be aware of the _________________ of an individual, organization, and even a nation in the definition of terrorism by that entity.

Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda were motivated by Religious extremism. He was a

Groups can be in more than one category in some typologies - they are not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Syria's acts of terrorism are an example of state terrorism. According to the Cunningham typology, what is the "Action Type" of these acts of terrorism?

The borderline separating political motives from highly personal motives and purely criminal motives is not always clear.

Robert Mugabe regards NATO as a terrorist organization for their bombing campaign against Libya's leader, Muammar Gaddafi, because they bombed civilians.

Dr. Ganor's definition of terrorism is described as

Frederick Hacker presented a typology with three elements, which are

The United Nations has trouble arriving at a definition of terrorism because

While there seem to be patterns to terrorist activity, we cannot assume that the historical record offers firm footing for predictions because

Religious and suicide terrorism are sometimes referred to as ________________.

It seems justified to employ terrorism in the case of ______________, such as the situation between Syria and its citizens.

Dr. Salah Sultan told a group of demonstrators that Egyptians meeting "Zionists" should ____________.

Introduction to the Study of Terrorism

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

Europe, Turkey, and Russia

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

Using a typology can be helpful for _ but in doing so, more focus may be placed on ____.