Modern studies

• What is terrorism defined as?

  Unjustifiable use of violence to achieve a goal
• What is the primary aim of terrorist acts?

  Create fear among the wider public
• What was the outcome of the Paris attacks in November 2015?


  130 people killed and hundreds injured
• What happened during the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017?

  A suicide bomber killed 22 people
• How many people were killed in the Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019?

  51 people
• What was targeted during the Sri Lanka Easter bombings in April 2019?

  Churches and luxury hotels
• What was the outcome of the Vienna shooting in November 2020?

  Four people killed
• What are some tactics of terrorism?

  • Kidnapping
  • Bombings
  • Mass shootings
• What is one tactic of terrorism involving kidnapping?

  Taking people against their will for ransom
• Why are bombings a common tactic of terrorism?

  They are cheap, easy to make, and destructive
• What is the goal of mass shootings in terrorism?

  Create mass casualties in public places
• What are the three categories of causes of terrorism?

  • Political
  • Social
  • Economic
• What is a social cause of terrorism related to religion?

  Belief in a true ideology with no alternatives
• How does radicalisation contribute to terrorism?

  Vulnerable individuals adopt extremist views
• How does globalisation relate to terrorism?

  Some terrorists seek revenge for poverty caused by governments
• What is one economic cause of terrorism?

  Poverty leading to anger and frustration
• How does corruption contribute to terrorism?

  Corrupt governments misuse budgets, causing unrest
• What is nationalism's role in terrorism?

  People turn to violence for perceived wrongs
• How does poverty affect terrorism recruitment?

  Poverty allows extremist groups to recruit easily
• How does globalisation affect perceptions of wealth?

  People in poor countries see Western standards
• How does greed contribute to terrorism?

  Groups may fund terrorism through illegal actions
• What is one impact of terrorism on individuals?

  Loss of life in terrorist attacks
• How does terrorism increase hate crimes?

  Attacks create tensions between groups
• What is one consequence of terrorism related to displacement?

  People are forced to leave their homes
• How does terrorism lead to financial loss?

  Reduction in tourism after attacks
• What is one motivation of the EU in combating terrorism?

  Keep citizens safe from terrorist attacks
• How does Europol contribute to combating terrorism?

  Shares intelligence to prevent attacks
• What is one motivation of the UN in tackling terrorism?

  Promote peace by preventing radicalisation
• What is one method NATO uses to combat terrorism?

  Ensures collective defence of member states
• What is one reason for the success of NATO's anti-terrorism efforts?

  No member state attacked since 2001
• What is one reason for the failure of international organisations in combating terrorism?

  Complexity of underlying causes of terrorism
• What is one consequence of international organisations' attempts to tackle terrorism?

  Increased tensions between nations
• What type of crime did andrew Campbell commit?

  Abducting, raping, murdering a child
• What category of crime does arron Campbell's actions fall under?

  Crime of violence & Non sexual violent crime
• What type of crime did Kevin Guthrie commit?

  Sexual assault on a vulnerable actor
• What category of crime does kevin Guthrie's actions fall under?

  Sexual crimes
• What type of crime did natalie mcgarry commit?

  Embezzlement (£25000)
• What category of crime does natalie mcgarry actions fall under?

  Crimes of dishonesty
• What type of crime did the Glasgow armed robbers commit?

  robbery and armed robbery
• What categories of crime does the Glasgows anrmed robbers actions fall under?,

  non sexual Crime of violence, fire raising