07 - Int Security

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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?

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'?

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?

Negative, implying a pejorative and morally reprehensible act Signup and view all the answers

When did the term 'terrorism' gain notoriety?

During the French Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is typically associated with the label 'terrorists'?

Non-state actors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of data collection for the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) in recent years?

Existing media aggregators such as Lexis/Nexis and Factiva Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential underlying reason for terrorism according to the text?

Climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the legislation in the United States that has permitted lengthy detention of non-citizens on suspicion of terrorism?

The Patriot Act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a concern regarding counter-terrorism measures?

Terrorists may adapt to counter-terrorist measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the index produced by the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) each year?

Global Terrorism Index Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue with 'overreaction' in counter-terrorism?

It may lead to the erosion of civil liberties Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a state according to Max Weber?

A human community that claims the monopoly of the use of physical force within a given territory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of terrorism?

Humanitarian terrorism Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the idea that one person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter?

Benign vs. Malign Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terrorist groups is NOT currently listed on the US State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations?

IRA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind most terrorist acts?

Ideological goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe terrorist attacks that target specific individuals or groups?

Targeted killings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences the ease of development of a terrorist attack?

Social circles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a terrorist attack that is often considered when evaluating its effectiveness?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability of a state or security forces to defend against a terrorist attack?

Defensibility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why some terrorist groups may avoid certain attack methods?

Traceability Signup and view all the answers

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