Question 1

Why were the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion written? Who wrote it? Who believes in it in the modern era?

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The <i>Protocols of the Learned Elders o...

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately explains the continued dissemination of the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion?

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A)   The publication is a renowned work of scholarship.
B)   The publication is a credible counterpoint to official publications on international affairs.
C)   Although the publication is a forgery, it is used to promote anti-Semitic and anti-Israel propaganda.
D)   Both "the publication is a renowned work of scholarship" and "the publication is a credible counterpoint to official publications on international affairs."

Question 3

What kinds of targets do radical Islamists typically attack? Why have these targets been selected?

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Radical Islamists typically target a var...

Question 4

In the modern era, which of the following faith traditions have become the predominant perpetrators of political violence motivated by religion?

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A)   Christian Crusaders
B)   Jewish Zealots
C)   Radical Islamists
D)   Radical Hindus

Question 5

Briefly discuss the threat from the international mujahideen and their fellow-believers.

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The threat from the international <i>muj...

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding jihad is most accurate?

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A)   Jihad is an ideology of world domination.
B)   The greater jihad refers to the struggle each person has within themselves to do what is right.
C)   Jihad and the Christian Crusades represent identical concepts.
D)   None of these.

Question 7

Christian and Muslim extremists are typically "exclusivist" in the sense that they believe that their faith is an exclusive "one (True) faith" for salvation. Compare and contrast the agendas of Christian and Muslim extremists. In what ways are their agendas similar? How do they differ?

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Christian and Muslim extremists both sha...

Question 8

In your opinion, why will cult-like movements such as the Lord's Resistance Army and Aum Shinrikyō continue to appear from time to time?

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Cult-like movements such as the Lord's R...

Question 9

Briefly discuss the threat from Iran's sponsorship of radical Islamist causes.

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Iran's sponsorship of radical Islamist c...

Question 10

The Lord's Resistance Army is an example of a Christian rebellion against Muslim oppression.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan stimulated the rise of which self-professed movement?

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A)   the Afghan Islamists
B)   the Afghan Jihadists
C)   the Afghan Crusaders
D)   the Afghan Arabs

Question 12

What kinds of targets do radical Christians typically attack? Why have these targets been selected?

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Radical Christians typically target indi...

Question 13

Only Muslims engage in religious terrorism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following observations is most correct?

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A)   Religious terrorism began in the modern era.
B)   Religious terrorism was rare throughout history.
C)   Religious terrorism has a long history.
D)   Religious terrorism is unique to the Middle East.

Question 15

Discuss why religious terrorism and extremism are so difficult to defeat or otherwise counteract.

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Religious terrorism and extremism are di...

Question 16

Kach is an example of a Jewish extremist movement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evidence exists that strongly concludes Iran has sponsored which of the following allies or movements?

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A)   Hezbollah
B)   Hamas
C)   the Assad regime
D)   all of these

Question 18

The Aum Shinrikyō case represents the threat from weapons of mass destruction in the hands of religious extremists.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Compare the differences between an Islamic jihad and a Christian Crusade. What is the modern perception of what a jihad is? How have groups like Al-Qa'ida used jihad to justify what they do?

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Islamic jihad and Christian Crusades are...

Question 20

A pogrom is an attempt to peacefully convert members of another faith.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Violence in the Name of the Faith: Religious Terrorism

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What kinds of targets do radical Islamists typically attack? Why have these targets been selected?

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A pogrom is an attempt to peacefully convert members of another faith.

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The Lord's Resistance Army is an example of a Christian rebellion against Muslim oppression.

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Which of the following observations is most correct?

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In your opinion, why will cult-like movements such as the Lord's Resistance Army and Aum Shinrikyō continue to appear from time to time?

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Compare the differences between an Islamic jihad and a Christian Crusade. What is the modern perception of what a jihad is? How have groups like Al-Qa'ida used jihad to justify what they do?

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The Aum Shinrikyō case represents the threat from weapons of mass destruction in the hands of religious extremists.

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Why were the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion written? Who wrote it? Who believes in it in the modern era?

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Evidence exists that strongly concludes Iran has sponsored which of the following allies or movements?

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Briefly discuss the threat from the international mujahideen and their fellow-believers.

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The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan stimulated the rise of which self-professed movement?

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Only Muslims engage in religious terrorism.

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In the modern era, which of the following faith traditions have become the predominant perpetrators of political violence motivated by religion?

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Kach is an example of a Jewish extremist movement.

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Briefly discuss the threat from Iran's sponsorship of radical Islamist causes.

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