Answer the questions below thoroughly and
succinctly. This is a short essay midterm exam. An essay answer calls for more
than 3 or 4 sentences. Lists and bulleted items are not permitted. Low scores
will be assigned to poorly constructed answers with sparse content; those that
reflect critical analyses, synthesis of materials and college level
articulation will earn higher scores. Your task here is to demonstrate what you
have learned by including theories, models and/or historical events discussed
in course readings to date in support of your own ideas and citing sources both
in your answers and in a “References” listing (both in APA style) at
the end of each answer. Answers must be in your own words. Paraphrase (restate
what you read) any sources you use. DO NOT copy ANYTHING from published
materials. ANY copying found in test answers will result in an exam score
of zero.
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Question 1 of 4 |
50.0 Points |
Explain why it is
important to place terrorist groups into categories such as left-wing or
right-wing. Provide details and be thorough in your answer. What might be
negative consequences of this practice?
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Question 2 of 4 |
50.0 Points |
Our course readings to
date juxtapose the position that terrorists commit violent acts because they
feel that they have no other choice; with the argument that, in many cases,
terrorists are violent people who are psychologically predisposed to commit
acts of violence. Identify and describe factual support of each argument.
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Question 3 of 4 |
50.0 Points |
According to the
readings, what are some of the different radical political ideologies that
differentiate terrorist groups? Discuss how their ideology relates to the
targets that they may select. Do certain ideologies have a greater propensity
for violence than others and, if so, why?
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Question 4 of 4 |
50.0 Points |
Consider the goals of
religious motivated terrorist groups and discuss whether their acts are
religious or political under the guise of religion. Be detailed on concrete in
your answer.
