Flashcard on Terrorism and Global Communication

Flashcard on Terrorism and Global Communication

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary goal of terrorism as mentioned in the text?

Back

To gain attention and provoke governments

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which group used terrorism in Northern Ireland during the 1960s and 1970s?

Back

The Irish Republican Army (IRA)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the significant event carried out by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001?

Back

Hijacking four planes in the U.S.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What marked the beginning of the global "war on terror"? Options: The invasion of Iraq, The bombing of the USS Cole, The U.S. response to the September 11 attacks, The signing of the Good Friday Agreement

Back

The U.S. response to the September 11 attacks

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What technological advancements have transformed global communication since the 1980s? Options: Radio and telegraph, Television, satellites, and computers, Printing press and typewriter, Steam engine and telegraph

Back

Television, satellites, and computers

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What significant event in 1991 marked a milestone in global news broadcasting?

Back

Persian Gulf War

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What revolution in the 1990s allowed people to exchange data almost instantly?

Back

Information Revolution

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did businesses use the internet in the 1990s?

Back

For e-commerce

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did technological developments have on global culture?

Back

Integrated diverse cultures and ideas