CRIM 475 Final Q&A 2022/2023

1. The social context surrounding the term terrorism influences how it is defined. - Answer - True 2. Terrorism is difficult to define because it is not a physical entity that has dimensions to be measured, weighed, and analyzed. - Answer - True 3. The definition of terrorism fluctuates according to the interests of the group defining the term. - Answer - True 4. Modern terrorism surfaced with violent anarchists in the late 1800s. - Answer - True 5. The way that people view reality is known as a(n): - Answer - social construct 6. According to Schmid, terrorism is a __________; that is, terrorism is defined by different people within vacillating social and political realities. - Answer - Social construct 7. The definition of terrorism is not only produced from various social constructs, but is also developed through the application of _______ - Answer - political power 8. Who, of the following, claims terrorism constitutes the illegitimate use of force to achieve a political objective by targeting innocent people? - Answer - Walter Laqueur 9. A ____________ is a collection of particular people who are attacked by terrorists simply because they belong to a particular unit. - Answer - group target 10. A simple definition of terrorism involves all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer - religion 11. The violence of the French Revolutionary period is colloquially known as ___________. - Answer - The Reign of Terror 12. According to the text, the definition of _____________ changes with social and historical circumstances. - Answer - terrorism 13. _______________ refers to controlling an economy by direct democracy and utilizing economic profits to ensure the well-being of citizens. - Answer - Socialism 14. What is the name of the political party of Irish Republicans? - Answer - Sinn Fein 15. "Selective terrorism" as a strategy was developed by _____________. - Answer - Michael Collins 16. ___________ was intended to target specific government officials and supporters. - Answer - Selective terrorism 17. In terms of terrorism, law enforcement agencies, intelligence organizations, and military forces need to take a practical criminological approach to terrorism. - Answer - True 18. Criminals become involved in terrorist groups for economic gain, and they have a low level of commitment to a cause. - Answer - True 19. Radicalization is the result of persecution, precedent, poverty, and perseverance. - Answer - True