1.2. Terrorism

• What is the primary aim of terrorism?

  Political
• What type of warfare do terrorists often use against more powerful adversaries?

  Asymmetric
• Ways religious extremism leads to terrorism

  1️⃣ Extremist interpretations justify violence

  2️⃣ Extremists believe in a divine mission

  3️⃣ Groups create an "us vs. them" mentality

  4️⃣ Ideological rigidity escalates conflicts
• Terrorists aim to achieve political change or influence through fear and violence.


  True
• What does asymmetric warfare involve in terrorism?

  Unconventional tactics
• What do extremist groups often selectively interpret to justify their actions?

  Religious texts
• Religious groups can become involved in terrorist organizations for various reasons, including extremist ideologies.


  True
• Islamic extremists interpret jihad as a holy war to defend Islam.
• What is terrorism defined as?

  Violence for political aims
• What do religious extremists believe they are carrying out when they act violently?

  Divine mission
• Match the religious text with its key justification for violence.

  Old Testament ↔️ "An eye for an eye"

  Quran ↔️ Interpretations of jihad

  Bhagavad Gita ↔️ Violence to defend dharma

  Bible ↔️ Persecution of non-believers
• How do extremist groups use religious ideology to justify terrorist actions?

  Moral framework for violence
• What does the extremist interpretation of religious texts provide for terrorists?

  Divine mandate
• Muslim communities faced increased surveillance and discrimination after 9/11 due to terrorism.


  True
• What is the goal of interfaith cooperation and dialogue in countering terrorism?

  Foster mutual understanding
• A comprehensive approach combining education, cooperation, and security is essential to prevent terrorism.


  True
• Terrorists often deliberately target innocent civilians to maximize fear and impact.


  True
• Religious extremism often stems from a rigid interpretation of religious texts
• Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians
• Terrorists often target civilians to maximize fear and impact
• Religious extremism can lead to terrorism through ideological rigidity and refusal to compromise.


  True
• Which religious text justifies violence as a righteous duty when defending dharma?

  Bhagavad Gita
• Religious groups always become involved in terrorism due to political factors.

  False
• Hindu nationalists claim the Bhagavad Gita justifies violence to defend their religious identity.


  True
• Order the key characteristics of terrorism.

  1️⃣ Political motivation

  2️⃣ Targeting of civilians

  3️⃣ Asymmetric warfare

  4️⃣ Psychological impact

  5️⃣ Lack of moral constraints
• Extremist interpretations of religious texts always justify violence against "enemies" of the faith.

  True
• What do extremist groups often claim when justifying violence based on religious ideology?

  Acting in accordance with God's will
• Religious extremist groups selectively interpret religious texts to support their agendas.


  True
• Al-Qaeda uses interpretations of jihad to justify attacks on the West.


  True
• Match the religious group with their involvement in terrorism and key belief:

  ISIS ↔️ Establish an Islamic caliphate through violence, Jihad as a holy war

  Christian Identity Movement ↔️ Promote white supremacy and violent resistance, Selective interpretation of the Bible

  Jewish Extremist Groups ↔️ Protect Jewish land and heritage through aggressive measures, "An eye for an eye" principle
• Strategies to counter religious extremism and prevent terrorism:

  1️⃣ Interfaith cooperation and dialogue

  2️⃣ Education and awareness

  3️⃣ Community engagement

  4️⃣ Deradicalization programs

  5️⃣ Strengthening security
• Match the strategy with its description:

  Community Engagement ↔️ Addresses social, economic, and political grievances

  Deradicalization Programs ↔️ Rehabilitates individuals influenced by extremism

  Strengthening Security ↔️ Disrupts terrorist networks and prevents attacks
• Terrorists use violence to achieve political change through fear and violence
• Which religious group in Islam has used jihad to justify attacks on the West?

  Al-Qaeda
• What is one of the psychological impacts of terrorism?

  Fear
• Match the extremist belief with its consequence:

  Divine Mission ↔️ Unwavering violence

  "Us vs. Them" Mentality ↔️ Dehumanization of others

  Ideological Rigidity ↔️ Refusal to compromise
• The Old Testament phrase "an eye for an eye" is cited by Hamas to justify violent retribution
• Religious groups can become involved in terrorist organizations for a variety of reasons
• What do Christian extremists use to justify violence against abortion providers?

  Biblical passages
• Jewish extremists cite the "eye for an eye" principle from the Old Testament to rationalize retaliatory attacks.