Terrorism
What is a terrorist?
Someone who uses violence and fear to intimidate others
What is another name for the old World Trade Center?
The Twin Towers
How many memorial pools were at the 9/11 memorial? (the black fountains)
2
What year did 9/11 occur?
2001
How long was the war in Afghanistan that resulted from 9/11?
20 Years
Name one of the countries that the U.S. invaded after 9/11
Afghanistan, Iraq.
The World Trade Center site is located in what part of New York City?
Manhattan
What was carved into the perimeters of the memorial pools?
Names of the deceased
How many planes were hijacked on 9/11 (including the one that crashed into the field)?
4
Who did President Barack Obama give orders to execute?
Osama Bin Laden
What was the name of the terrorist group responsible for 9/11?
Al Queda
What was the tallest building in NYC before the Twin Towers were completed?
The Empire State Building
What year was the 9/11 Memorial opened?
September 11, 2011
Where was the president at the time of the attacks?
The president was in a classroom in North Sarasota, Flordia.
How many people passed away on 9/11?
2,977 (nearly 3000 people)
Who was the leader of the group responsible for the 9/11 attack?
Osama Bin Laden
What year were the Twin Towers completed?
1973
How many buildings are there in the new WTC?
7
Other than the WTC, which other building was hit by terrorist attacks?
The Pentagon
What was the United States of America's anti-terrorist campaign after 9/11 called?
The Global War on Terror
How many hijackers were there on 9/11?
19
What is one of the two companies that were leased the Twin Towers at the time of 9/11?
Silverstein Properties Inc. or Westfield America
When did construction for the new WTC start?
April 27, 2006
What is the full name of the President of the United States at the time of the attacks?
George W. Bush
How many countries moved to freeze the financial assets of terrorists after 9/11?
142