Question 1

Fascists traditionally believe in equality for all members of society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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?

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The ideology of the extreme right wing i...

Question 3

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

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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 4

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

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The general profile of European left-win...

Question 5

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?

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The ideology of the extreme left wing is...

Question 6

Compare and contrast the fringe left and the fringe right.

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The fringe left and the fringe right are...

Question 7

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?

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The classical ideological continuum, whi...

Question 8

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

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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 9

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

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The Montoneros were a left-wing terroris...

Question 10

Compare and contrast the far left and the far right.

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The far left and the far right are two e...

Question 11

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

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Carlos Marighella's Mini-Manual of the U...

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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As an AI, I don't have personal opinions...

Question 14

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

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The Red Army Faction (RAF) was a militan...

Question 15

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.

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Left-wing and right-wing extremist movem...

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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 18

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

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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 19

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

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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 20

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

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There are several reasons why reactionar...

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fascists traditionally believe in equality for all members of society.

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

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

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Compare and contrast the fringe left and the fringe right.

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

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