Terrorism 01

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What does the term 'terrorism' derive from?

The French Revolution

The Basque conflict

The Latin verb terrere (correct)

The Troubles in Northern Ireland

When did the terms 'terrorist' and 'terrorism' become widely used internationally?

During the Basque conflict

In the 1970s (correct)

During the French Revolution

During The Troubles in Northern Ireland

According to Martha Crenshaw, what is one of the essential properties of terrorism?

Acts of socially and politically acceptable violence

A method used by insurgents to seize political power (correct)

Acts of violent behavior aimed at military targets

A method used by governments to maintain power

What historical context saw the terms 'terrorist' and 'terrorism' being embraced by both revolutionaries and their critics?

French Revolution Signup and view all the answers

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, what is the definition of terrorism?

The unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims Signup and view all the answers

What pattern is typically seen in the selection of victims or objects of acts of terrorism?

Consistent pattern of symbolic or representative selection Signup and view all the answers

What term is often used to describe actions of certain groups with a negative connotation in the text?

Pejorative Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a revolutionary from a terrorist?

Reason for fighting Signup and view all the answers

Who is quoted in the text as stating that a just cause cannot be labeled as terrorism?

Yasir Arafat Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is habitually labeled as a terrorist group by Israelis according to the text?

Hamas Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason provided in the text for why a 'War on Terror' may be destined to fail?

Human nature's rebelliousness Signup and view all the answers

Which organization meticulously records incidents of terrorism globally?

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) Signup and view all the answers

Which criteria must an incident meet to be included in the GTD according to the text?

'An intentional act of violence or threat of violence by a non-state actor' Signup and view all the answers

'The act must be aimed at attaining a political, economic, religious, or social goal.' This statement aligns with which criterion mentioned in the text for an incident to be considered terrorism?

'Evidence of an intention to coerce' Signup and view all the answers

'Violence as an option is always a possibility in any scenario or means of dispute settlement.' This view reflects an argument in the text about what aspect of human nature?

'Innate violent tendencies' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of terrorism based on the text?

Coercing and intimidating for political, economic, religious, or social goals Signup and view all the answers

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