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What is the Latin root of the word 'terrorism'?
What is the Latin root of the word 'terrorism'?
- violentia
- fearicus
- intimidare
- terrere (correct)
Which of the following groups is NOT considered a precursor of contemporary fundamentalist terrorists?
Which of the following groups is NOT considered a precursor of contemporary fundamentalist terrorists?
- The French Jacobins (correct)
- The Jewish Zealot-Sicarii
- The Hindu Thugs
- The medieval Nizari Isma’ili Assassins
How did Maximilien Robespierre view the concept of 'terror'?
How did Maximilien Robespierre view the concept of 'terror'?
- As a consequence of the general principle of democracy (correct)
- As a principle of virtue in the application of justice
- As a moral absolute in the face of political opposition
- As a necessary evil in the pursuit of democracy
What is the primary connotation of the term 'terrorism' in modern usage?
What is the primary connotation of the term 'terrorism' in modern usage?
When did the term 'terrorism' gain notoriety?
When did the term 'terrorism' gain notoriety?
Which of the following groups is typically associated with the label 'terrorists'?
Which of the following groups is typically associated with the label 'terrorists'?
What is the primary source of data collection for the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) in recent years?
What is the primary source of data collection for the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) in recent years?
Which of the following is NOT a potential underlying reason for terrorism according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential underlying reason for terrorism according to the text?
What is the name of the legislation in the United States that has permitted lengthy detention of non-citizens on suspicion of terrorism?
What is the name of the legislation in the United States that has permitted lengthy detention of non-citizens on suspicion of terrorism?
Which of the following is a concern regarding counter-terrorism measures?
Which of the following is a concern regarding counter-terrorism measures?
What is the name of the index produced by the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) each year?
What is the name of the index produced by the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) each year?
What is the primary issue with 'overreaction' in counter-terrorism?
What is the primary issue with 'overreaction' in counter-terrorism?
What is the definition of a state according to Max Weber?
What is the definition of a state according to Max Weber?
Which of the following is NOT a type of terrorism?
Which of the following is NOT a type of terrorism?
What is the term used to describe the idea that one person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter?
What is the term used to describe the idea that one person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter?
Which of the following terrorist groups is NOT currently listed on the US State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations?
Which of the following terrorist groups is NOT currently listed on the US State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations?
What is the primary motivation behind most terrorist acts?
What is the primary motivation behind most terrorist acts?
What is the term used to describe terrorist attacks that target specific individuals or groups?
What is the term used to describe terrorist attacks that target specific individuals or groups?
What is the primary factor that influences the ease of development of a terrorist attack?
What is the primary factor that influences the ease of development of a terrorist attack?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a terrorist attack that is often considered when evaluating its effectiveness?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a terrorist attack that is often considered when evaluating its effectiveness?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a state or security forces to defend against a terrorist attack?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a state or security forces to defend against a terrorist attack?
Which of the following is a reason why some terrorist groups may avoid certain attack methods?
Which of the following is a reason why some terrorist groups may avoid certain attack methods?
