"Terrorism and War" Self-Quiz

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. Which of the following is an instance of state-sponsored terrorism?

A state government neglects to adequately punish terrorist groups within that state. correct incorrect

One terrorist group gains support from another terrorist group. correct incorrect

The government of one state funds terrorism by members of states not under its control. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. According to Held, there is a problem with definitions of terrorism that identify its distinguishing characteristic as the deliberate killing of

soldiers. correct incorrect

civilians. correct incorrect

politicians. correct incorrect

children. correct incorrect

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. If attacking civilians is the defining characteristic of terrorism, which of the following would count as terrorism?

the bombing of Dresden correct incorrect

the bombing of London correct incorrect

the bombing of Hiroshima correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following claims does Held endorse?

Terrorism is distinct from ordinary crime. correct incorrect

There is no such thing as good terrorism. correct incorrect

Terrorism resembles small-scale war. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of the following claims does Held endorse?

Some acts of terrorism are more justified than others. correct incorrect

Some acts of terrorism are good. correct incorrect

Some acts of terrorism are not horrible. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect