Question 1

The United Nations' definition of terrorism focused on harm to individuals but made no mention of damage to property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What was the result of the United Nations' weeklong negotiation on the definition of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stalled after wasting time for a week and no conclusion was reached. 
B)  It nearly resulted in another world war when several countries withdrew from the United Nations because of it. 
C)  Several definitions were submitted and because none could gather a majority vote, no official definition resulted. 
D)  They handed the issue to global researches and have committed themselves to whatever definition they come up with. 
A)  It stalled after wasting time for a week and no conclusion was reached. 
B)  It nearly resulted in another world war when several countries withdrew from the United Nations because of it. 
C)  Several definitions were submitted and because none could gather a majority vote, no official definition resulted. 
D)  They handed the issue to global researches and have committed themselves to whatever definition they come up with.

Question 3

In the context of terrorism, a typology is

Accepted Answer

A)  a response to terrorism, but it is confusing and limiting. 
B)  a system of classification based on various characteristics or tactics of groups committing terrorism. 
C)  the study of how typing messages and other forms of communication can promote terrorism. 
D)  not always applicable, since it only focuses on sub-state terrorism. 
A)  a response to terrorism, but it is confusing and limiting. 
B)  a system of classification based on various characteristics or tactics of groups committing terrorism. 
C)  the study of how typing messages and other forms of communication can promote terrorism. 
D)  not always applicable, since it only focuses on sub-state terrorism.

Question 4

Religious based terror can be particularly dangerous because

Accepted Answer

A)  so many governments in the Middle East are theocracies and so it is also state terrorism. 
B)  it spreads very quickly, gaining new recruits by the thousands in some places. 
C)  if imposed, such religions will set back science for centuries and we will probably enter into another dark age. 
D)  they view violence as sanctioned by a higher power and their duty is to engage in violence to overthrow a state. 
A)  so many governments in the Middle East are theocracies and so it is also state terrorism. 
B)  it spreads very quickly, gaining new recruits by the thousands in some places. 
C)  if imposed, such religions will set back science for centuries and we will probably enter into another dark age. 
D)  they view violence as sanctioned by a higher power and their duty is to engage in violence to overthrow a state.

Question 5

Compared to Professor Combs' definition of terrorism, which of the following items is missing in its original form in the FBI definition of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  That it must come from religious extremists. 
B)  That terrorism may come from states. 
C)  That terrorism may be domestic. 
D)  That it is committed against innocents. 
A)  That it must come from religious extremists. 
B)  That terrorism may come from states. 
C)  That terrorism may be domestic. 
D)  That it is committed against innocents.

Question 6

Which is NOT an issue in typologies mentioned by Ross?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typologies may be too general. 
B)  Typologies include exceptions. 
C)  Typologies can provide little connection to theory-building. 
D)  Typologies can be conceptually confusing. 
A)  Typologies may be too general. 
B)  Typologies include exceptions. 
C)  Typologies can provide little connection to theory-building. 
D)  Typologies can be conceptually confusing.

Question 7

Using Frederick Hacker's typology, Osama Bin Laden demonstrates the characteristics of

Accepted Answer

A)  having a strong self-preservation attitude; selfish; seeks gain and is task-oriented; avoids high risk; predictably targets small groups 
B)  none of the typologies actually apply to him, we don't know enough to make an accurate judgment. 
C)  a strong survival attitude, but not based in reality; self-centered; goals clear only to perpetrator; irrational and unpredictable; strikes at random 
D)  a death attitude; blends politics and religion; seldom willing to negotiate; task-oriented and indifferent to risk; seeks publicity and largest group possible 
A)  having a strong self-preservation attitude; selfish; seeks gain and is task-oriented; avoids high risk; predictably targets small groups 
B)  none of the typologies actually apply to him, we don't know enough to make an accurate judgment. 
C)  a strong survival attitude, but not based in reality; self-centered; goals clear only to perpetrator; irrational and unpredictable; strikes at random 
D)  a death attitude; blends politics and religion; seldom willing to negotiate; task-oriented and indifferent to risk; seeks publicity and largest group possible

The United Nations' definition of terrorism focused on harm to individuals but made no mention of damage to property.

What was the result of the United Nations' weeklong negotiation on the definition of terrorism?

In the context of terrorism, a typology is

Religious based terror can be particularly dangerous because

Compared to Professor Combs' definition of terrorism, which of the following items is missing in its original form in the FBI definition of terrorism?

Which is NOT an issue in typologies mentioned by Ross?

Using Frederick Hacker's typology, Osama Bin Laden demonstrates the characteristics of

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 United Nations' definition of terrorism focused on harm to individuals but made no mention of damage to property.

What was the result of the United Nations' weeklong negotiation on the definition of terrorism?

In the context of terrorism, a typology is

Religious based terror can be particularly dangerous because

Compared to Professor Combs' definition of terrorism, which of the following items is missing in its original form in the FBI definition of terrorism?

Which is NOT an issue in typologies mentioned by Ross?

Using Frederick Hacker's typology, Osama Bin Laden demonstrates the characteristics of

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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