How Aware Of Terrorism Are You?

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    September 11 was the deadliest terrorist attack in history. It was in which year?

    • 1999
    • 2001
    • 2003
    • 2005
    • I don't know
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Explore your awareness of terrorism through a series of questions covering historical attacks, impacts, and misconceptions about terrorism globally.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these countries is on the top 5 affected by terrorism?

    • Belgium

    • Iraq

    • France

    • USA

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Iraq
    Explanation
    Iraq is considered one of the top 5 countries affected by terrorism. This is due to the presence of various extremist groups, such as ISIS, and ongoing conflicts within the country. Iraq has experienced numerous terrorist attacks, including bombings, shootings, and kidnappings, resulting in a high number of casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. The country has been grappling with terrorism for many years, making it a prominent location in the fight against terrorism globally.

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  • 3. 

    From the two terrorist attacks below that took place in March 2016, which one caused more deaths?

    • Ankara

    • Brussels

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Ankara
    Explanation
    The terrorist attack in Ankara caused more deaths than the one in Brussels in March 2016.

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  • 4. 

    It were 30.000. The year before, 2013, this number was different by 80%, you think it was 80% higher or 80% lower ?

    • Higher

    • Lower

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Lower
    Explanation
    The given question states that the number in question is 30,000. It then asks whether the number in the previous year, 2013, was 80% higher or 80% lower. Since the answer is "Lower," it suggests that the number in 2013 was 80% lower than 30,000, which would be 6,000.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is NOT true about religious terrorists?

    • They interpret their holy book to read that it allows terrorism.

    • They are willing to die for their god.

    • They believe their god endorses terrorism.

    • They are only Islamic/Muslim

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. They are only Islamic/Muslim
    Explanation
    Religious terrorists are not limited to being only Islamic or Muslim. While it is true that some religious terrorist groups are associated with Islam, it is important to note that terrorism can be carried out by individuals or groups from various religious backgrounds. It is a misconception to assume that all religious terrorists are exclusively Islamic or Muslim.

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  • 6. 

    Around how many people died?

    • 500

    • 1.500

    • 3.000

    • 6.000

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. 3.000
    Explanation
    The answer is 3.000. This suggests that approximately 3,000 people died.

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  • 7. 

    Which is the continent more affected with terrorism?

    • America

    • Asia

    • Europe

    • Africa

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Africa
    Explanation
    Africa is considered the continent more affected by terrorism due to various factors. It has experienced a significant number of terrorist attacks, particularly in countries like Nigeria, Somalia, and Mali. These attacks are often carried out by extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab. Additionally, Africa faces challenges such as political instability, poverty, and weak governance, which create fertile ground for the growth of terrorist organizations. The continent's vast and porous borders also make it difficult to control the movement of militants. Consequently, Africa has become a hotspot for terrorism, making it the continent most affected by this issue.

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  • 8. 

    Around how many lifes were lost due to terrorism in 2014?

    • 1.000

    • 5.000

    • 30.000

    • 50.000

    • 70.000

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. 30.000
    Explanation
    In 2014, approximately 30,000 lives were lost due to terrorism.

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  • 9. 

    In which country were there more terrorist attacks in 2015?

    • Iraq

    • France

    • Syria

    • Nigeria

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Iraq
    Explanation
    In 2015, Iraq experienced a significant increase in terrorist attacks compared to other countries. The country was plagued by the activities of various extremist groups, such as ISIS, which carried out numerous deadly attacks targeting civilians, security forces, and infrastructure. The ongoing conflict and political instability in Iraq were major contributing factors to the high number of terrorist incidents in the country during that year. This made Iraq the country with the highest number of terrorist attacks in 2015.

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  • 10. 

    From the 5 biggest and deadliest terrorist attacks ever, knowing 09/11 was one of them, how many of them were in Europe and America together?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    There was only one terrorist attack from the 5 biggest and deadliest attacks ever that occurred in Europe and America combined.

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  • 11. 
    The people on the image are refugees. Where are they running away from? - ProProfs

    The people on the image are refugees. Where are they running away from?

    • Syria

    • America

    • Afghanistan

    • Europe

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Europe
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Europe because the image shows people who are refugees. This suggests that they are fleeing from their home country and seeking refuge in another place. Since they are running away, it can be inferred that they are leaving Europe rather than running towards it. Therefore, the people in the image are running away from Europe.

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  • 12. 

    The first terrorist attack ever was carried out by?

    • Jews

    • Christians

    • Muslims

    • Other

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. Jews
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Jews. The first recorded terrorist attack in history is believed to have been carried out by a Jewish group known as the Sicarii in the 1st century AD. They were a radical faction that opposed Roman rule in Jerusalem and engaged in targeted assassinations and acts of violence against both Roman officials and Jewish collaborators. This act of terrorism marked the beginning of a long history of extremist violence perpetrated by various groups across different religions and ideologies.

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  • 13. 

    Did you know that there have been Nobel Peace Prizes won by Muslims? In fact, not only one. Of the last 14, how many were Muslims?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 5

    • 7

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 5. This means that out of the last 14 Nobel Peace Prizes, 5 of them were won by Muslims. This fact highlights the significant contributions and achievements of Muslims in promoting peace and making a positive impact on the world. It also challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about Muslims and their involvement in global peace efforts.

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  • 14. 
    A life is a life! It doesn’t matter which place it comes from! Each death caused by Terrorism is completely unjustified. People, like you and me, that had their own life, ambitions, fears, stories to tell, died in name of nothing but pure evilness…. This questionnaire was made to raise awareness that bad people are everywhere, it doesn’t matter the gender, race or religious beliefs. Although any person that carries such acts voluntarily cannot ever be characterized as “religious” by any mean, actually they’re not even humans, they’re monsters…It’s true that what happened in Europe, the home of most of you, is absolutely disgusting and horrible, and it deserves all the attention it has been given by the world! Yet, most Middle-East/Africa terrorism attacks end up being overlooked when they deserve the same degree of attention as the Europeans attacks, not more, not less, the Same! A life is a life, here or in Iraq!Our thoughts go to ALL the victims of Terrorism, including all that are living their lives in constant fear of losing them to an attack! It’s time for the world to unite, only by setting aside our differences and being together we can defeat them! This starts by us! WE ARE ALL EQUAL! - ProProfs

    A life is a life! It doesn’t matter which place it comes from! Each death caused by Terrorism is completely unjustified. People, like you and me, that had their own life, ambitions, fears, stories to tell, died in name of nothing but pure evilness…. This questionnaire was made to raise awareness that bad people are everywhere, it doesn’t matter the gender, race or religious beliefs. Although any person that carries such acts voluntarily cannot ever be characterized as “religious” by any mean, actually they’re not even humans, they’re monsters…It’s true that what happened in Europe, the home of most of you, is absolutely disgusting and horrible, and it deserves all the attention it has been given by the world! Yet, most Middle-East/Africa terrorism attacks end up being overlooked when they deserve the same degree of attention as the Europeans attacks, not more, not less, the Same! A life is a life, here or in Iraq!Our thoughts go to ALL the victims of Terrorism, including all that are living their lives in constant fear of losing them to an attack! It’s time for the world to unite, only by setting aside our differences and being together we can defeat them! This starts by us! WE ARE ALL EQUAL!

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