Remembering 9/11: The Day That Changed History

The video discusses the 9/11 terrorist attacks, where Al Qaeda hijacked planes, crashing them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, causing massive loss of life. The US government identified Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden as responsible, leading to military action in Afghanistan. The attacks had significant health impacts due to toxic debris and changed global perspectives on terrorism. The World Trade Center's history and its iconic status are highlighted, along with the ongoing war on terror.

What was the target of the third hijacked plane on September 11, 2001?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Pentagon

• The White House

• The Empire State Building

Who was identified as the leader of the organization responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Muammar Gaddafi

• Osama bin Laden

• Saddam Hussein

What was one of the main reasons for the U.S. military action in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks?

• To capture Saddam Hussein

• To find weapons of mass destruction

• To dismantle Al Qaeda

• To establish a new government

What was a significant design consideration for the Twin Towers when they were being planned?

• Resistance to earthquakes

• Height restrictions

• Withstanding a plane strike

• Energy efficiency

What was the original purpose behind the concept of the World Trade Center complex?

• To create the tallest building in the world

• To house international embassies

• To revitalize lower Manhattan

• To serve as a government headquarters