Terrorism 02

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Why is it important to segment incidences of terrorism into appropriate conceptual categories?

To establish diplomatic relations with countries affected by terrorism
To identify all the individuals involved in the act of terrorism
To promote the ideology of the terrorist organizations
To accurately decipher why and how a particular act of terrorism has been performed (correct)

What is the primary distinguishing factor of 'global terrorism'?

It spans across international settings affecting multiple states (correct)
It targets specific regions within a country
It involves terrorist attacks on a single country
It is limited to online cyber terrorism activities

Which organization is given as an example of perpetrating 'global terrorism' in the text?

Boko Haram in Nigeria
ISIS in Syria
Al Qaeda across multiple international attacks (correct)
Taliban in Afghanistan

Besides Al Qaeda, which group is mentioned for their involvement in global terrorist activities?

Hezbollah in Lebanon (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant terrorist attack endorsed by Al Qaeda according to the text?

9/11 attacks on the US (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does global terrorism differ from regional or domestic terrorism?

Global terrorism transcends national boundaries affecting multiple states (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a commonality among different terrorist groups?

Consideration of media and public reaction (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of terrorism is exemplified by the Aum Shinrikyo group in Japan?

Religious extremist terrorism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the mindset of terrorists mentioned in the text?

Dehumanization of symbolic targets (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which terrorist group does the text list under the category of nationalist-separatist terrorism?

Army of God (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic shared by many terrorist groups according to the text?

Divine validation for their actions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of terrorism would David Copeland's actions be classified under?

Far-right terrorism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is international terrorism considered difficult to defend against?

Terrorists usually base themselves in failed or terrorist-sympathetic states. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes regional terrorism from international terrorism?

Regional terrorism has a more localized focus. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In domestic terrorism, what are common targets of attacks?

Symbols of the state like police and government buildings. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do domestic terror incidents far exceed those at international or regional levels?

Domestic terrorists focus on attacking symbols of the state and the general public. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which actor in terrorism is characterized by having state support?

State-sponsored Terrorism (A) Signup and view all the answers

'State terrorism' differs from other forms of terrorism in that it involves:

Repression and violence performed by a government. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'State terrorism' is often criticized for:

'Disproportionate use of force' in some cases. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland involved attacks on symbols of:

British rule, paramilitaries, and population centers on the mainland. (D) Signup and view all the answers

'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland was mainly associated with which terrorist group?

'IRA' (D) Signup and view all the answers

'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland were supported financially by members of:

'Irish diaspora in the United States'. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes state-sponsored terrorism from non-state group terrorism?

State-sponsored terrorism involves direct state involvement, while non-state group terrorism involves terrorist cells acting independently. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the characteristics of non-state group terrorism?

Non-state groups often have a loose affiliation and diverse goals, resorting to both intra-group and extra-group violence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of lone-wolf terrorism?

Lone-wolf terrorists often have a small network aware of their planned attacks. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does state-sponsored terrorism typically manifest according to the text?

States allow their territory to be used as safe havens for terrorists and accused individuals. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What sets lone-wolf terrorism apart from non-state group terrorism?

Lone-wolf terrorists typically plan their attacks alone, while non-state groups operate in coordinated efforts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about lone-wolf terrorism?

'Self-radicalization' is impossible as lone-wolf attackers require interactions with external individuals. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes state-sponsored terrorism distinct from non-state group terrorism?

State-sponsored terrorism involves direct state support for terrorist activities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do non-state terrorist groups differ from other actor categories?

Non-state groups engage in both intra-group killing and extra-group violence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do states contribute to non-state group terrorism according to the text?

States indirectly support terrorist cells by allowing their territories to be used as safe havens. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately represents the characteristics of lone-wolf terrorists?

Lone-wolf terrorists planning attacks with complete secrecy without any external awareness or support. (A) Signup and view all the answers