Terrorism/USA PATRIOT Act
Flashcard
•
Social Studies
•
6th - 8th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Pentagon is the headquarters for the Department of Defense. How many exterior sides does the building have?
Back
5
Answer explanation
The building is known as the "Pentagon." It is located just outside Washington D.C. in Arlington, Virginia.
On September 11, 2001, the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. Tragically, many people lost their lives. The building, however, was later repaired.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?
Back
4
Answer explanation
Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Virginia. A fourth plane crashed into a field in southern Pennsylvania, presumedly not at its intended target.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is considered the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history that occurred in 1995?
Back
Oklahoma City
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the goal of the I.R.A. (Irish Republican Army) in Northern Ireland?
Back
To get Northern Ireland independence from the British
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was president of the United States on 9/11?
Back
George W. Bush
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the Department of Homeland Security formed?
Back
to coordinate federal agencies in the fight against terrorism
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The crime of using force to take control of a plane, ship or vehicle is called what?
Back
hijacking
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple

Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
14 questions
Travel and transportation _ Phrasal verb_unit 4
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
14 questions
Operations of Sets
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
10 questions
翰林國中英語_8下U3文法_使役動詞
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Number Patterns
Flashcard
•
6th Grade
12 questions
Astronomy and Space Concepts
Flashcard
•
KG
10 questions
7.E.1.2 Water Cycle
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
7 questions
Cell Division
Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Flashcard review for TLE Quiz 1
Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Social Studies
20 questions
SS8H3
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Causes of the American Revolution
Quiz
•
8th Grade
14 questions
US Involvement in the Middle East
Quiz
•
7th Grade
12 questions
Battles of the American Revolution
Lesson
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Ancient Egypt
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Mexican National Era
Quiz
•
7th Grade
1 questions
Thursday 10.02.25 6th grade SCR
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Types of Government
Quiz
•
6th Grade