Who?
Who did Osama Bin Laden blame for Afghanistan's problems?
America (or the West)
What was the TWO DIFFERENT names of the two NYC buildings that were struck on 9/11?
Twin Towers
World Trade Center
Where did the Soviet Union attack in the Middle East?
Afghanistan
What was the actual date of the attacks on the US?
September 11, 2001
Why did people not immediately first evacuate the Twin Towers?
They were told it was safer to remain where they were.
Name at least two SPECIFIC first responder groups that suffered losses on 9/11...
police
firefighters
port authority
EMT/ paramedics
What did the terrorists use as weapons for attack on the US on 9/11?
planes
Where in DC did a plane crash on the 9/11 attacks?
Pentagon
When was the World Trade Center previously bombed by a terror group? Pick a date.
1990 2000
1993 1998
1993
Why did Al Qaeda attack the US?
They believed they needed to be stopped, and this was the way to send a message.
Who was the leader of Al Qaeda when the attacks were made on 9/11?
Osama Bin Laden
What kind of group planned the attack against the US on 9/11?
Terror/terrorist
Where was another possible target in DC for a plane crash that did NOT occur?
White House
OR
Capitol Building
When was the US Embassy bombed in Africa by Al Qaeda? Pick a date.
1990 1996
1992 1998
1998
Why were Muslims mistreated after the 9/11 attacks?
Since the terrorists were Muslim, people INCORRECTLY believed Muslims were violent. However, this was FALSE. The terrorists were extremists, and true Muslims are peaceful.
Who was the President of the United States when the 9/11 attacks took place?
George W. Bush
What prompted the US to send aid to Afghanistan?
They were being attacked by the Soviet Union
Besides Virginia ( Pentagon) and New York City, where did another plane crash on 9/11?
( Shanksville) Pennsylvania
When did the Soviet Union attack Afghanistan?
1970s 1990s
1980s 2000s
1970s
What was the approximate number of human lives lost from the 9/11 attacks?
3,000
Who was the mayor of NYC when the 9/11 attacks took place?
Rudy Giuliani
What was the name the US gave people in Afghanistan who fought against the Soviets?
Freedom Fighters
Where in New York City were the towers located?
Upper East Side
Midtown
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan
What was the year that construction of the World Trade Center buildings finished?
1960 1986
1973 1993
1973
What grade was Mrs. Carcich teaching on 9/11?
5th
6th
7th
8th
5th