Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Shining Path?

Accepted Answer

A)  widespread urban terrorism led to a 10-year period known as the "Years of Lead" 
B)  rural insurgency inspired by Ernesto "Che" Guevara's theory of foquismo 
C)  widespread unrest caused by mass-casualty insurgency and terrorism that eventually ended after a government amnesty, declared when their leader was captured and renounced violence 
D)  rural terrorism carried out by their death squads 
A)  widespread urban terrorism led to a 10-year period known as the "Years of Lead" 
B)  rural insurgency inspired by Ernesto "Che" Guevara's theory of foquismo 
C)  widespread unrest caused by mass-casualty insurgency and terrorism that eventually ended after a government amnesty, declared when their leader was captured and renounced violence 
D)  rural terrorism carried out by their death squads

Question 2

Why have reactionary rightist groups been relatively less prolific and less viable in comparison to radical leftist groups?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why reactionar

Question 3

Briefly discuss the terrorist environment created by West Germany's Red Army Faction.

Accepted Answer

The Red Army Faction (RAF) was a militan

Question 4

Discuss the significance of Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth.

Accepted Answer

Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth

Question 5

Compare and contrast the far left and the far right.

Accepted Answer

The far left and the far right are two e

Question 6

Which of the following statements best summarizes a central tenet of fascism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Propaganda is best made through violent "propaganda by the deed." 
B)  Revolution is necessary to build a democratic future. 
C)  A revolutionary party is necessary for leading the people and the creation of a revolutionary environment. 
D)  Ideally, there must be a disciplined political party, a charismatic leader, glorification of the military, and an organized elite. 
A)  Propaganda is best made through violent "propaganda by the deed." 
B)  Revolution is necessary to build a democratic future. 
C)  A revolutionary party is necessary for leading the people and the creation of a revolutionary environment. 
D)  Ideally, there must be a disciplined political party, a charismatic leader, glorification of the military, and an organized elite.

Question 7

In your opinion, what is the likelihood that right-wing extremism will appeal to large segments of the populace in Europe?

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I don't have personal opinions

Question 8

Discuss the significance of Carlos Marighella's Mini-Manual of the Urban Guerrilla.

Accepted Answer

Carlos Marighella's Mini-Manual of the U

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Red Brigade?

Accepted Answer

A)  widespread urban terrorism led to a 10-year period known as the "Years of Lead" 
B)  rural insurgency inspired by Ernesto "Che" Guevara's theory of foquismo 
C)  widespread unrest caused by mass-casualty insurgency and terrorism that eventually ended after a government amnesty, declared when their leader was captured and renounced violence 
D)  rural terrorism carried out by their death squads 
A)  widespread urban terrorism led to a 10-year period known as the "Years of Lead" 
B)  rural insurgency inspired by Ernesto "Che" Guevara's theory of foquismo 
C)  widespread unrest caused by mass-casualty insurgency and terrorism that eventually ended after a government amnesty, declared when their leader was captured and renounced violence 
D)  rural terrorism carried out by their death squads

Question 10

The New Left was a movement largely made up of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  communist and anarchist terrorists 
B)  fascist activists and sympathizers 
C)  racial and ethnonationalist radicals 
D)  none of these 
A)  communist and anarchist terrorists 
B)  fascist activists and sympathizers 
C)  racial and ethnonationalist radicals 
D)  none of these

Question 11

Compare and contrast the fringe left and the fringe right.

Accepted Answer

The fringe left and the fringe right are

Question 12

Describe the ideology of the extreme right wing. What are the sources of their ideology? What is their terrorist activity like? How would you describe their international presence?

Accepted Answer

The ideology of the extreme right wing i

Question 13

What was the general profile of European left-wing terrorism in the latter quarter of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

The general profile of European left-win

Question 14

Fascists traditionally believe in equality for all members of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the ideology of the extreme left wing. What are the sources of their ideology? What is their terrorist activity like? How would you describe their international presence?

Accepted Answer

The ideology of the extreme left wing is

Question 16

Which of the following statements best summarizes a central tenet of revolutionary anarchism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Propaganda is best made through violent "propaganda by the deed." 
B)  Revolution is necessary to build a democratic future. 
C)  A revolutionary party is necessary for leading the people and the creation of a revolutionary environment. 
D)  Ideally, there must be a disciplined political party, a charismatic leader, glorification of the military, and an organized elite. 
A)  Propaganda is best made through violent "propaganda by the deed." 
B)  Revolution is necessary to build a democratic future. 
C)  A revolutionary party is necessary for leading the people and the creation of a revolutionary environment. 
D)  Ideally, there must be a disciplined political party, a charismatic leader, glorification of the military, and an organized elite.

Question 17

Compare and contrast left-wing and right-wing extremist movements. Describe the characteristics of their underground networks and the kinds of people who participated in these networks.

Accepted Answer

Left-wing and right-wing extremist movem

Question 18

Terrorist activity conducted by the fringe left wing is often characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  apparently indiscriminate violence that often results in civilian casualties 
B)  the use of high-yield weapons and weapons of mass destruction 
C)  relatively "surgical" attacks against defined targets that result in relatively few civilian casualties 
D)  asymmetrical warfare such as the use of suicide bombings 
A)  apparently indiscriminate violence that often results in civilian casualties 
B)  the use of high-yield weapons and weapons of mass destruction 
C)  relatively "surgical" attacks against defined targets that result in relatively few civilian casualties 
D)  asymmetrical warfare such as the use of suicide bombings

Question 19

Briefly discuss the terrorist environment created by Argentina's Montoneros.

Accepted Answer

The Montoneros were a left-wing terroris

Question 20

Discuss the significance of the classical ideological continuum for the analysis of political extremism in the modern world. Is this continuum useful for evaluating the nature of the New Terrorism? If so, how so? If not, how not?

Accepted Answer

The classical ideological continuum, whi

Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Shining Path?

Why have reactionary rightist groups been relatively less prolific and less viable in comparison to radical leftist groups?

Briefly discuss the terrorist environment created by West Germany's Red Army Faction.

Discuss the significance of Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth.

Compare and contrast the far left and the far right.

Which of the following statements best summarizes a central tenet of fascism?

In your opinion, what is the likelihood that right-wing extremism will appeal to large segments of the populace in Europe?

Discuss the significance of Carlos Marighella's Mini-Manual of the Urban Guerrilla.

Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Red Brigade?

The New Left was a movement largely made up of ______.

Compare and contrast the fringe left and the fringe right.

Describe the ideology of the extreme right wing. What are the sources of their ideology? What is their terrorist activity like? How would you describe their international presence?

What was the general profile of European left-wing terrorism in the latter quarter of the 20th century?

Fascists traditionally believe in equality for all members of society.

Describe the ideology of the extreme left wing. What are the sources of their ideology? What is their terrorist activity like? How would you describe their international presence?

Which of the following statements best summarizes a central tenet of revolutionary anarchism?

Compare and contrast left-wing and right-wing extremist movements. Describe the characteristics of their underground networks and the kinds of people who participated in these networks.

Terrorist activity conducted by the fringe left wing is often characterized by which of the following?

Briefly discuss the terrorist environment created by Argentina's Montoneros.

Discuss the significance of the classical ideological continuum for the analysis of political extremism in the modern world. Is this continuum useful for evaluating the nature of the New Terrorism? If so, how so? If not, how not?

Terrorism: First Impressions

The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism

Beginnings: the Causes of Terrorism

Terror From Above: Terrorism by the State

Terror From Below: Terrorism by Dissidents

Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism

Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism

Emerging Terrorist Environments: Gender-Selective Political Violence and Criminal Dissident Terrorism

Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists

The Information Battleground: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media

The American Case: Terrorism in the United States

Counterterrorism: the Options

A New Era: Homeland Security

What Next the Future of Terrorism

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Exam 7: Violent Ideologies: Terrorism From the Left and Right

Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Shining Path?

Why have reactionary rightist groups been relatively less prolific and less viable in comparison to radical leftist groups?

Briefly discuss the terrorist environment created by West Germany's Red Army Faction.

Discuss the significance of Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth.

Compare and contrast the far left and the far right.

Which of the following statements best summarizes a central tenet of fascism?

In your opinion, what is the likelihood that right-wing extremism will appeal to large segments of the populace in Europe?

Discuss the significance of Carlos Marighella's Mini-Manual of the Urban Guerrilla.

Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Red Brigade?

The New Left was a movement largely made up of ______.

Compare and contrast the fringe left and the fringe right.

Describe the ideology of the extreme right wing. What are the sources of their ideology? What is their terrorist activity like? How would you describe their international presence?

What was the general profile of European left-wing terrorism in the latter quarter of the 20th century?

Fascists traditionally believe in equality for all members of society.

Describe the ideology of the extreme left wing. What are the sources of their ideology? What is their terrorist activity like? How would you describe their international presence?

Which of the following statements best summarizes a central tenet of revolutionary anarchism?

Compare and contrast left-wing and right-wing extremist movements. Describe the characteristics of their underground networks and the kinds of people who participated in these networks.

Terrorist activity conducted by the fringe left wing is often characterized by which of the following?

Briefly discuss the terrorist environment created by Argentina's Montoneros.

Discuss the significance of the classical ideological continuum for the analysis of political extremism in the modern world. Is this continuum useful for evaluating the nature of the New Terrorism? If so, how so? If not, how not?

Terrorism: First Impressions

The Nature of the Beast: Defining Terrorism

Beginnings: the Causes of Terrorism

Terror From Above: Terrorism by the State

Terror From Below: Terrorism by Dissidents

Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism

Terrorist Spillovers: International Terrorism

Emerging Terrorist Environments: Gender-Selective Political Violence and Criminal Dissident Terrorism

Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists

The Information Battleground: Terrorist Violence and the Role of the Media

The American Case: Terrorism in the United States

Counterterrorism: the Options

A New Era: Homeland Security

What Next the Future of Terrorism

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