Religious Terrorism: Understanding the Roots and Manifestations

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What is the main difference between political and milleniaristic religious terrorism?

Political terrorists aim for heaven, while milleniaristic terrorists aim for political power
Political terrorists aim to achieve political goals, while milleniaristic terrorists aim to achieve an abstract sacred goal (correct)
Political terrorists are not aware of the consequences of their actions, while milleniaristic terrorists are fully aware
Political terrorists use violence, while milleniaristic terrorists use non-violent means

What defines suicide terrorism?

It is a form of warfare that involves exclusively psychological tactics
It aims to achieve religious goals through non-violent means
It is a form of terrorism aimed at achieving economic goals through violent means
It is a politically motivated violent attack perpetrated by an individual who causes their own death along with their chosen target (correct)

What is the main aim of a suicide terrorist?

To cause massive economic damage without causing any harm to individuals
To destroy or attempt to destroy a target to advance a political goal (correct)
To spread fear and panic without causing physical harm
To escape from the scene after causing destruction

What is the root of religious terrorism according to the given text?

Faith-based tenets and an individual’s or group’s interpretation of belief system teachings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates religious terrorism from a specific religious view?

Religious terrorism does not necessarily define a particular religious view, whereas a specific religious view does (C) Signup and view all the answers

What makes suicide terrorism different from other types of political violence?

It is characterized by the perpetrators sacrificing their lives (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event is an example of suicide terrorism mentioned in the text?

The Hezbollah suicide bombing of a US marine barracks and French paratrooper HQ (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of national terrorism according to the text?

To promote the interests of minority ethnic or religious groups (D) Signup and view all the answers

What method did Boko Haram use in carrying out various attacks in Nigeria?

Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) manned by a suicide bomber (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factors initially led to the formation of groups in Nigeria's Niger Delta region mentioned in the text?

Marginalization, unemployment, and environmental degradation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates ideological bombers?

Radical politics or religious fanaticism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes experimental bombers?

Curiosity about fireworks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes vandalism motivated bombers?

Use of public property for destruction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of beliefs motivate ideological bombers?

Religious or extreme political beliefs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common motivation for youthful offenders as mentioned in the text?

Excitement and curiosity about explosions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices are vandal bombers likely to fashion?

Fireworks-based pipe bombs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ideological bombers according to the text?

Radical politics or racial hatred (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common target for vandalism motivated bombers?

Mailboxes and store windows (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of motivations are associated with experimental bombers?

Thrill of seeing an explosion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What drives vandals to create destructive devices?

Destruction for the sake of destruction (A) Signup and view all the answers