Terrorism slides
Who was in presidency during the 9/11 attack?
George W Bush
Who is considered to be both the 1st Monotheist and the father of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham
True or false: The United States recognized the state of Israel as a new state.
True
How many terrorists were involved in the attack?
19 islamic terrorists
How many siblings did Osama Bin Laden?
he was one of his 50 brothers and sisters (7th child)
How many airplanes were hijacked during the 9/11 attacks?
four
Who occupid Palestine before the Jews declared it as their home land?
The Arabs
What is the last major war between Israel and Arab countries?
The Yom Kippur War.
Aproximately, how many people died in the 9/11 attack?
Just shy of 3,000 people (2,977)
Who is Ayman al-Zawahiri?
The current leader of the terrorist group; al-Qaeda. He helped assasinate the predient of Egypt.
What is the definition of terrorism?
terrorism is defined as the use of violence, and threats of violence to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
What is Zionism?
A nationalist and political movement of Jews and Jewish culture that supports the reestablishment of a homeland and State in the territory defined as historic Israe
What American president supported the formation of Israel?
Harry Truman
How much money does the United States budget towards the Department of Homeland Security?
about $90.80 billion as of 2021.
True or false: More people were killed in pearl harbor than in the 9/11 attack.
False
What are the two reasons that "terrorists hate us"
1.) "they hate us for who we are"
2.) "they hate us for what we do"
How did Rome influence the Jews from Israel in making Palestine their 'home state'?
The Romans exiled the Jewish population from the Roman empire.
Why are middle east Arabs upset at Israel?
They had no original right to the land of Palenstine.
True or false: The United States has not been the victim of a terror attack by outside agents since 9/11.
True
How did Osama bin Laden obtain his wealth.
His father was the owner of a very well known and popular construction company/empire in Saudi Arabia so he inherited his money. Aproximately $50 million.
All of the following are reasons for the rise of Islamic terrorism EXCEPT:
Factions within Islam – Including radical factions.
Post-Colonial development
The Cold War
Increased world trade
Establishment of Israel
Increased world trade
What did the Balfour Declaration do?
It decalred Palestine as the national home for Jewish people.
What was the main reason why the American president at the time support the formation of the Israeli state so quickly?
His fundamental Christianity
What terrorists came up with the idea of this attack?
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
What country has allied with Russia in threatening Ukraine?
Belarus.