Test Bank For Terrorism Today: The Past, The Players,
The Future 6th Edition By Jeremy R. Spindlove; Clifford
E. Simonsen
Explain this statement: "...(terrorist) groups have acted out of political motivations,
not merely out of a desire for senseless acts of violence." - ANSWER: Most of the
time, terrorist acts are an attempt for a weaker group to strike against a stronger
way when they feel there are no diplomatic or military actions available. Usually
terrorism is use by small and powerless groups, such as rebels trying to separate
from their countries. Most of the time, targeted people or not very many people
were killed. Terrorists differ from other violent groups because their violence has a
purpose. Justify their violence by their ends. They rationalize their actions with their
purposes. The ends justify the means.
What 2 lessons did terrorists throughout the world learn from the attack on the
Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics? - ANSWER: They learned how the
media could be used to have many people view their terrorism. They also learned
how they could attack certain things to represent their cause, such as the
olympics.Symbolism creates greater fear. It was a bigdeal when they attacked the
olympics. The news and media likes to cover violence/terrorism. The olympics
represents world unity and peace so when they attack this it creates fear.
What situations did the early international laws against terrorism address? -
ANSWER: a. Aircraft sabotage
b. Hijacking
c. Attack on diplomats
d. Hostage taking.
Why did state-sponsored terrorism increase after the US hostage crisis in Iran? -
ANSWER: Many countries realized how they could fund terrorist groups in other
states to further their own causes. They realized they could attack without getting
blamed.
How has the United States tried to strike back at state-sponsored terrorism? -
ANSWER: a. Placed embargoes on states who sponsor terrorism
b. Used violence
c. Sanctions
What argument have critics of US military strikes against terrorism made? -
ANSWER: That their violence increased anger against the US, causing more
terrorism. The violence also killed many civilians, which in a way was like the US
using terrorism.
, End up killing the dictator's 9 year old daughter. This took away the high moral
ground.
Of the various causes that motivates terrorists, which one has shown a sharp
increase in the past few decades? - ANSWER: Religious
Jihadists, islamists, extremists, extreme islamists.
In your own words, list four common factors that help explain motivations and
methods of religious terrorists: - ANSWER: a. No alternative(No Other Options): they
think that diplomacy or military is useless and there is no options.
b. Good vs. Evil(Cosmic War Against the Enemy): They think their cause is so great
that any means are necessary.
c. Something is wrong(World Gone Wrong): they feel like something in the world is
wrong and that civilians dying is better than suffering through it.
d. Symbolism and violence: attaking things that make their message more clear
Others include:The will of their Gods. Feel intimidated by rapid change in the world.
They feel they have been wronged and that there is no other way to right that
wrong. The violence is justified by the way they have been treated in the past and
what they want in the future. Hatred of other religions or secular countries. Islamists
feel there should be no separation of church and state. They feel the Koran should
dictate laws.
What motivated the terrorists in the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993?
- ANSWER: They were angry at the US for supporting israel and felt they were
harmful to Islam.
They tried to collapse the trade centers. They didn't have enough explosives so only
the parking garage was destroyed. The world trade center is a symbol.
Who were the targets of Baruch Goldstein's attack? Why? - ANSWER: Baruch
Goldstein targeted Muslums praying during the Festival Purim, which celebrates
when the Jews killed their enemies. This represents that the muslims are the Jews
enemies and that he helped the Jews.He felt betrayed by his government.
The Sarin gas attack in the Tokyo subway was the first use of a new kind of terrorism.
How did it differ from earlier attacks? - ANSWER: This was the first time a wmd was
used during terrorism. The Sarin was an example of chemical. Doomsday. They
thought the world was ending and they were helping.
Why has the US government become increasingly concerned about terrorism? -
ANSWER: They have become concerned about terrorism because weapons of mass
destruction were starting to be be used, and many people were being killed with
many people watching whereas previously terrorist wanted few people dead with
many watching.
The Future 6th Edition By Jeremy R. Spindlove; Clifford
E. Simonsen
Explain this statement: "...(terrorist) groups have acted out of political motivations,
not merely out of a desire for senseless acts of violence." - ANSWER: Most of the
time, terrorist acts are an attempt for a weaker group to strike against a stronger
way when they feel there are no diplomatic or military actions available. Usually
terrorism is use by small and powerless groups, such as rebels trying to separate
from their countries. Most of the time, targeted people or not very many people
were killed. Terrorists differ from other violent groups because their violence has a
purpose. Justify their violence by their ends. They rationalize their actions with their
purposes. The ends justify the means.
What 2 lessons did terrorists throughout the world learn from the attack on the
Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics? - ANSWER: They learned how the
media could be used to have many people view their terrorism. They also learned
how they could attack certain things to represent their cause, such as the
olympics.Symbolism creates greater fear. It was a bigdeal when they attacked the
olympics. The news and media likes to cover violence/terrorism. The olympics
represents world unity and peace so when they attack this it creates fear.
What situations did the early international laws against terrorism address? -
ANSWER: a. Aircraft sabotage
b. Hijacking
c. Attack on diplomats
d. Hostage taking.
Why did state-sponsored terrorism increase after the US hostage crisis in Iran? -
ANSWER: Many countries realized how they could fund terrorist groups in other
states to further their own causes. They realized they could attack without getting
blamed.
How has the United States tried to strike back at state-sponsored terrorism? -
ANSWER: a. Placed embargoes on states who sponsor terrorism
b. Used violence
c. Sanctions
What argument have critics of US military strikes against terrorism made? -
ANSWER: That their violence increased anger against the US, causing more
terrorism. The violence also killed many civilians, which in a way was like the US
using terrorism.
, End up killing the dictator's 9 year old daughter. This took away the high moral
ground.
Of the various causes that motivates terrorists, which one has shown a sharp
increase in the past few decades? - ANSWER: Religious
Jihadists, islamists, extremists, extreme islamists.
In your own words, list four common factors that help explain motivations and
methods of religious terrorists: - ANSWER: a. No alternative(No Other Options): they
think that diplomacy or military is useless and there is no options.
b. Good vs. Evil(Cosmic War Against the Enemy): They think their cause is so great
that any means are necessary.
c. Something is wrong(World Gone Wrong): they feel like something in the world is
wrong and that civilians dying is better than suffering through it.
d. Symbolism and violence: attaking things that make their message more clear
Others include:The will of their Gods. Feel intimidated by rapid change in the world.
They feel they have been wronged and that there is no other way to right that
wrong. The violence is justified by the way they have been treated in the past and
what they want in the future. Hatred of other religions or secular countries. Islamists
feel there should be no separation of church and state. They feel the Koran should
dictate laws.
What motivated the terrorists in the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993?
- ANSWER: They were angry at the US for supporting israel and felt they were
harmful to Islam.
They tried to collapse the trade centers. They didn't have enough explosives so only
the parking garage was destroyed. The world trade center is a symbol.
Who were the targets of Baruch Goldstein's attack? Why? - ANSWER: Baruch
Goldstein targeted Muslums praying during the Festival Purim, which celebrates
when the Jews killed their enemies. This represents that the muslims are the Jews
enemies and that he helped the Jews.He felt betrayed by his government.
The Sarin gas attack in the Tokyo subway was the first use of a new kind of terrorism.
How did it differ from earlier attacks? - ANSWER: This was the first time a wmd was
used during terrorism. The Sarin was an example of chemical. Doomsday. They
thought the world was ending and they were helping.
Why has the US government become increasingly concerned about terrorism? -
ANSWER: They have become concerned about terrorism because weapons of mass
destruction were starting to be be used, and many people were being killed with
many people watching whereas previously terrorist wanted few people dead with
many watching.
