Vocabulary
This term refers to the use of violence, especially against civilians, to achieve political or ideological goals.
What is Terrorism
The Tamil Tigers were a separatist group fighting for independence in this South Asian country.
What is Sri Lanka?
The FLQ wanted independence for which province and in what country?
What is Quebec, Canada
Terrorist groups often target this type of location to cause maximum fear and casualties among civilians.
What are public places/markets
The Indian National Army was created by this country
What is Japan?
A group that fights for independence or political change, often seen as either heroes or extremists depending on perspective.
What is Freedom Fighter?
The Tamil Tigers were infamous for pioneering this deadly tactic, later adopted by terrorist groups worldwide.
What are suicide bombers?
Vietnam fought against these two countries after WWII to gain their freedom
What are France and the United States
The IRA was famous for using what type of bombs during the Troubles?
What are car bombs
The RAF wanted this country to join the Soviet Union
What is West Germany
The process by which extremist organizations attract new members, often using propaganda, social media, or personal connections.
What is recruitment?
The Tamil Tigers fought to create a separate homeland for this ethnic group.
What are the Tamils?
The Indian National Army fought against this country
What is England/UK?
Terrorists sometimes use this form of attack, where they take control of an airplane, bus, or building to make demands.
What is a hijacking?
This is the name of the leader of the Vietnamese resistance.
Who is Ho Chi Minh?
This tool was used by the French government during the Reign of Terror to behead any people that they found guilty of treason against the state.
What is a Guillotine?
The Tamil Tigers had their own army, navy, and even a small air force, making them one of the most organized groups using this type of warfare.
What is Guerilla Warfare?
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) primarily operates in this country, fighting for Kurdish autonomy.
What is Turkey?
This term refers to the tactic used by the Ku Klux Klan when they would kidnap and hang African Americans from trees where everyone would see the body
What is lynching?
The African National Congress fought against this type of oppressive laws that South Africa used to discriminate against the African population
What is Apartheid
The official actions a government takes to counteract terrorist activities, including military operations, intelligence gathering, and legal measures.
What is counter-terrorism
The Tamil Tigers had one of the first ever of these used by a Terrorist group
What is an Air Force
The Basques wanted to separate from this European country until they finally disbanded in 2018
What is Spain?
This type of propaganda is used by terrorist groups to attract recruits and spread their ideology online.
What is radicalization
ISIS is an acronym for the Islamic State of these two countries
What are Iraq and Syria