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1. What are some likely locations in California that could be targets of terrorist activity?
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2. Why do you think those locations are likely targets?
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3. How would you define terrorism?
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4. What comes to mind when you hear the expression “Weapons of Mass Destruction?”
Please answer the following 5 questions:
1. What is the purpose of terrorism?
a. to invade another country
b. to frighten a group of people
c. to propose a new religion
2. True or False: All terrorists have a religious purpose to their actions.
a. True
b. False
3. Why did the US customs agents become suspicious of Ahmed Ressam as he tried to cross the US/Canada border?
a. He acted hesitant and unsure.
b. He threatened them with a gun.
c. He was carrying explosives in his car.
4. Which of the following is not a purpose of a terrorist act?
a. to cause emotional pain in its victims
b. to cause economic damage
c. to test their weapons
5. Please check all the possible targets for a terrorist act from the list below:
a. government buildings
b. mass transit facilities
c. public buildings
d. communication facilities
e. utilities
f. water supply locations
g. food production sites
h. recreational facilities
i. a mall
j. a stadium
k. all of the above
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