Understanding Terrorism 4/e
TEST BANK
Chapter 1 Test Bank
Essay
Behavior that we now define as terrorism is historically ancient. However, examples from
the French Revolution and 19th-century Europe were arguably immediate precedents for
modern terrorism. If you agree with this assessment, how so? If you disagree, how not?
Explain your answer.
Discuss the significance of symbolism as it pertains to the September 11, 2001 attacks on
the American homeland.
Is the “war on terrorism” truly a war? In your opinion, how has the New Terrorism affected
and redefined how nations pursue warlike options?
Compare and contrast the cases of Richard Baumhammers and Timothy McVeigh. Discuss
how their cases exemplify the threat of domestic terrorism in the United States. In your
opinion, does the scale of violence committed by them make either of them “more” or “less”
of a terrorist than the other? Explain your answer.
,Compare and contrast the cases of Ramzi Yousef and the terrorist attacks on September 11,
2001. Discuss how their cases exemplify the threat of international terrorism in the United
States. In your opinion, does the scale of violence committed in these incidents make either
of them “more” or “less” acts of war than the other? Explain your answer.
In your opinion, were the French Reign of Terror and other similar acts of violence arguably
necessary to build a better future society? Explain your answer.
Are all extremist beliefs inherently wrong and unnecessary, or are they sometimes correct
and necessary? At what point should they be understood rather than rejected?
Discuss the role of symbolism. Are the “objectification” or “dehumanization” of targets
merely labels used to excuse political violence?
Was the Second World War practice of “total war” by deliberately attacking civilian targets
justifiable? Explain your answer.
Describe a movement which in your opinion is a “freedom fighting” movement. Compare
and contrast it with one which in your opinion is a “terrorist” movement.
Short Answer
Briefly explain the significance of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
Briefly describe how the modern era of terrorism differs from past eras.
Why is it important to understand historical perspectives on terrorism?
,In your opinion, is the “just war doctrine” a legitimate reason to engage in violence?
In your opinion, under what circumstances is political violence malum prohibitum violence?
Is tyrannicide justifiable?
In your opinion, are so-called “revolutionary courts” legitimate?
In your opinion, is the modern war on terrorism justifiable?
Was Guy Fawkes a terrorist?
Is politically-motivated violence justifiable?
True-False
The Just War doctrine condemns the use of violence for any reason. (ANS: False)
Terrorism is a recent phenomenon in human history. (ANS: False)
“The Terror” during the French Revolution was considered to be acceptable and necessary.
(ANS: True).
European terrorists during the 19th Century launched indiscriminate against civilian targets.
(ANS: False)
, In medieval Europe, behavior which the modern world considers to be terrorism was
common to warfare. (ANS: True)
Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski was a member of the neo-Nazi movement in the United States.
(ANS: False).
Ramzi Yousef bombed the World Trade Center. (ANS: True)
Guy Fawkes attempted to bomb Congress. (ANS: False)
Total war during World War II was practiced by the Nazis and Japanese, and opposed by the
Allies. (ANS: False)
Al Qaeda has a defined ideology. (ANS: True)
TEST BANK
Chapter 1 Test Bank
Essay
Behavior that we now define as terrorism is historically ancient. However, examples from
the French Revolution and 19th-century Europe were arguably immediate precedents for
modern terrorism. If you agree with this assessment, how so? If you disagree, how not?
Explain your answer.
Discuss the significance of symbolism as it pertains to the September 11, 2001 attacks on
the American homeland.
Is the “war on terrorism” truly a war? In your opinion, how has the New Terrorism affected
and redefined how nations pursue warlike options?
Compare and contrast the cases of Richard Baumhammers and Timothy McVeigh. Discuss
how their cases exemplify the threat of domestic terrorism in the United States. In your
opinion, does the scale of violence committed by them make either of them “more” or “less”
of a terrorist than the other? Explain your answer.
,Compare and contrast the cases of Ramzi Yousef and the terrorist attacks on September 11,
2001. Discuss how their cases exemplify the threat of international terrorism in the United
States. In your opinion, does the scale of violence committed in these incidents make either
of them “more” or “less” acts of war than the other? Explain your answer.
In your opinion, were the French Reign of Terror and other similar acts of violence arguably
necessary to build a better future society? Explain your answer.
Are all extremist beliefs inherently wrong and unnecessary, or are they sometimes correct
and necessary? At what point should they be understood rather than rejected?
Discuss the role of symbolism. Are the “objectification” or “dehumanization” of targets
merely labels used to excuse political violence?
Was the Second World War practice of “total war” by deliberately attacking civilian targets
justifiable? Explain your answer.
Describe a movement which in your opinion is a “freedom fighting” movement. Compare
and contrast it with one which in your opinion is a “terrorist” movement.
Short Answer
Briefly explain the significance of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
Briefly describe how the modern era of terrorism differs from past eras.
Why is it important to understand historical perspectives on terrorism?
,In your opinion, is the “just war doctrine” a legitimate reason to engage in violence?
In your opinion, under what circumstances is political violence malum prohibitum violence?
Is tyrannicide justifiable?
In your opinion, are so-called “revolutionary courts” legitimate?
In your opinion, is the modern war on terrorism justifiable?
Was Guy Fawkes a terrorist?
Is politically-motivated violence justifiable?
True-False
The Just War doctrine condemns the use of violence for any reason. (ANS: False)
Terrorism is a recent phenomenon in human history. (ANS: False)
“The Terror” during the French Revolution was considered to be acceptable and necessary.
(ANS: True).
European terrorists during the 19th Century launched indiscriminate against civilian targets.
(ANS: False)
, In medieval Europe, behavior which the modern world considers to be terrorism was
common to warfare. (ANS: True)
Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski was a member of the neo-Nazi movement in the United States.
(ANS: False).
Ramzi Yousef bombed the World Trade Center. (ANS: True)
Guy Fawkes attempted to bomb Congress. (ANS: False)
Total war during World War II was practiced by the Nazis and Japanese, and opposed by the
Allies. (ANS: False)
Al Qaeda has a defined ideology. (ANS: True)
