The Role of Media in Terrorism

Which group was among the first to use media to further their political goals?

• Islamic State

• al Qaeda

• Russian nihilists

• Hezbollah

What significant event in 1985 highlighted the media's role in terrorism?

• The launch of the first TV satellite

• The hijacking of Flight 847 by Hezbollah

• The September 11 attacks

• The assassination of Czar Alexander II

How did Osama bin Laden attempt to use media in the 1990s?

• By launching a TV channel

• By engineering a media strategy for al Qaeda

• By creating a social media platform

• By writing a book

Which group is known for effectively using social media to spread their message?

• al Qaeda

• Hezbollah

• Russian nihilists

• Islamic State

What is a new stage in the relationship between terrorism and media?

• The use of radio broadcasts

• Low tech attacks captured on smartphones

• The use of encrypted messaging apps

• The creation of terrorist newspapers