September 11 Attacks Overview

What year did the September 11 attacks happen?

• A. 1999

• B. 2001

• C. 2005

• D. 2010

Which two cities were directly attacked on 9/11?

• A. Los Angeles and Chicago

• B. Miami and Houston

• C. New York City and Washington, D.C.

• D. Boston and Philadelphia

What was the name of the tall buildings that collapsed in New York City?

• A. Empire State Building

• B. The White House

• C. The Pentagon

• D. The Twin Towers / World Trade Center

What was the name of the terrorist group responsible for the attacks?

• A. ISIS

• B. Al-Qaeda

• C. Taliban

• D. NATO

Why do people hold memorials and moments of silence on 9/11 each year?

• A. To celebrate a holiday

• B. To watch movies

• C. To remember and honor those who died

• 5. D. To plan a party

What happened to the fourth hijacked plane on 9/11, United Airlines Flight 93?

• 6. A. It landed safely
     

• 6. B. It crashed into the White House
     

• 6. C. It was stopped by passengers and crashed in Pennsylvania
     

• 6. D. It returned to the airport

What was the name of the military building attacked on 9/11?

• 7. A. The Capitol Building
     

• 7. B. The Pentagon
     

• 7. C. The White House
     

• 7. D. The FBI Headquarters

How do schools and communities often honor 9/11 today?

• A. By closing all schools
  

• B. By holding parades
  

• C. By having moments of silence and learning about the day
  

• D. By throwing parties

What is the name of the memorial built where the Twin Towers once stood?

• 9. A. Freedom Memorial
     

• 9. B. 9/11 Tribute Plaza
     

• 9. C. Ground Zero Park
     

• 9. D. National September 11 Memorial

Why is it important for students to learn about 9/11?

• 10. A. So they know how to build skyscrapers
      

• 10. B. To remember the people who were affected and understand its impact on history
      

• 10. C. To prepare for natural disasters
      

• 10. D. To study science and math better