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6. By what states?
- Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy & West Germany
13. List some places in which Americans were attacked by terrorists in the late
20th century and early 21st century.
- 1993 World Trade Center; 1995 Oklahoma City bombing; 1998 U.S.
embassies in Kenya & Tanzania
14. Identify each of the following terms as they relate to the terrorist
organization known as Al-Qaeda.
a. Osama bin-Laden:
- Founder of Al-Qaeda which was responsible for Sept. 11, 2001 attacks
b. Afghanistan:
- Bin-Ladens place of residence where he supported fight against Soviet
govt in 1980s and returned in 1990s
d. the base:
- The foundation; another name for Al-Qaeda
e. fatwa:
- Religious decree that Muslims had a duty to wage a holy war against U.S.
citizens
15. In what ways does Al-Qaeda, its religious and political views, and its
methods pose a challenge to Muslims?
- How to express disagreements with U.S. govt policies yet renounce
terrorism
16. In what ways does Al-Qaeda, its religious and political views, and its
methods pose a challenge to Americans?
The Cultural Landscape by Rubenstein
Chapter 8: Political Geography
18. Note in which of the above ways each of the following states has
supported terrorism and then briefly describe it.
State Type of Support Brief Summary of Issues