UNODC Intro to Terrorism

Who are the primary/direct victims of terrorist acts or campaigns?

Those who are on the receiving end of direct violence or threats of violence

Who are the ten terrorist audiences?

1. The adversary/ - ies of the terrorist organizations

2. the constituency/ society of the adversary/ -ies

3. the targeted direct victims and their families and friends

4. others who have reason to fear that they might be the next targets

5. “neutral” distant audiences

6. the supporting constituency of the terrorist organization

7. potential sympathetic sectors of domestic and foreign audiences

8. other terrorist groups rivalling for prominence

9. the terrorist and his or her organization

10. the media

When was the first time the word terrorism was used

French Revolution 1794

Which of the following is a form of terrorism: hostage taking, organized crime, extremism, trafficking?

hostage taking

How many terrorist attacks worldwide were recorded during 2016?

11,072

What was the value of insurance property losses attributable to the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

$25 billion