Types of Terrorism
Terrorist Groups
Defining Terrorism
Vocabulary
Mystery
100

Information technologies(Ex: computer programs or system networks) are used to cause disruption, financial chaos, or physical violence is what type of terrorism

What is Cyber-Terrorism

100

What was the mission/motive of the terrorist group Al Qaeda?

What is to establish a jihadist movement around the world, eradicate the West

100

What are the three characteristics of Terrorism?

What is Violence, Political/Ideological Motives, Intimidation/Fear

100

an act of unlawfully seizing an aircraft, vehicle, or ship while in transit is what

What is Hijacking

100

What were things like PRIOR to 9/11, name two aspects

What is 

  • no baggage check 
  • could meet loved ones right as they got off the planes
  • could walk right up to the gate without ID or ticket
200

Define Religious Terrorism

What is Strong religious beliefs lead groups or individuals to terrorize others based on differing beliefs or a wrong the other group has committed against them

200

What was the mission/goal of the Boko Harem terrorist group?

What is overthrow current Nigerian government, and replace it with Islamic law

200

The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives is what

What is Terrorism 

200

measures designed to combat or prevent terrorist is what

What is Counter-Terrorism

200

What were things like AFTER  9/11, name two aspects

What is;

  • Must go through TSA with boarding pass and ID
  • all luggage goes through X-ray scanner
  • no shoes through a body scanner
300

deliberate release of a virus or toxic chemicals to cause illness or death is what type of terrorism

What is Bio-Terrorism

300

Name the six major terrorist groups we learned about

What is Irish Republican Army, Taliban, ISIS, Hezbollah, Boko Haram, Al Qaeda

300

What are the five main types of terrorism

What is;

State Terrorism, Bio-Terrorism, Cyber-Terrorism, Eco-Terrorism, Religious Terrorism

300

A singular person who commits acts of terrorism or violence is what

What is Lone Wolf

300

What terrorist attack was an example of a LONE WOLF attack?

What is the Underwear Bomber

400

Define State Terrorism

What is 

  • Countries/States can be terrorists 
  • politicians/leaders have used violence to terrorize against their own citizens or another countries citizens to achieve their political aim 
400

What was the mission/goal of the Irish Republican Army?

What is against British rule in Ireland, wanted independence

400

What area/region of the world are most terrorist groups located or originated from?

The Middle East

400

a group or individual who advocates for extreme measures or views, often far outside the mainstream attitudes of society is what

What is Extremists

400

List 4 Cons of the Patriot Act

What is;

  • Privacy Concerns
  • Lack of Oversight 
  • Discrimination Risks 
  • Hesistation to express Free Speech
500

Define Eco-Terrorism

What is Acts of terrorism, violence, or sabotage that are motivated by environmental issues or animal rights

500

What three terrorist groups justify their actions with the Islamic faith?

What is Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the Taliban

500

What did religious terrorist use to justify their actions?

What is the religion itself or specific religious texts are often used to justify the terrorist actions 

500

a militant Islamic fundamentalist group founded by Osama Bin Laden is what

What is Al Qaeda

500

List 4 Pros of the Patriot Act

What is;

  • Increase security measures 
  • Surveillance capabilities
  • Financial Tracking 
  • Streamlined Investigations