Islamic Terroism Study Guide

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What year did the 9/11 attacks occurr?

2001 (specifically : Tuesday, September 11, 2001)

How many people died in the 9/11 attacks?

The total number of deaths was 2,977 (+19 terrorists)

What is the nickname of the Trade Tower attack site?

Ground Zero

*Who were the intended targets of the terrorists on 9/11?

The intended targets were the Twin Towers, Pentagon, and possibly the White House or Capital building. These buildings were intended targets because they are/were statements or representations of American power and prosperity

How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?

4 commercial airlines

Who was president of the U.S. at the time of the 9/11 attacks?

President George W. Bush

In what year did terrorists first try to bring down the Trade Towers?

in 1993, Ramzi Yousef who is a Pakistani, acting on behalf of Al-Qaeda took a truck with 1,500 pounds of explosives into the parking garage under the North Tower. They hoped it would topple North Tower into the South Tower. The building swayed but didn’t fall and 6 people were killed and injured over 1,000 (hoped to killed 250,000) 

• He fled the U.S. and took part in plot to assassinate the Pope and bring down 11 airlines. He was captured in 1995 and sentenced to 2 life sentences 

Who founded Al-Qaeda?

The founder was Osama Bin Laden

What does Al-Qaeda mean?

Al-Qaeda means “the base”

Where was the USS Cole refueling when it was attacked by suicide bombers?

in 2000, an American destroyer refueling in Yemeni harbor is attacked by suicide bombers in a boat (17 American sailors killed and 39 injured)

Where is America’s Guantanamo Bay detention center located?

Cuba

What began Osama Bin Laden’s hatred for America?

During the Persian Gulf War, Bin Laden wants to bring mujahedeen fighters to protect Saudi Arabia from Iraq, but instead Saudi Arabia asks America for help. Osama is furious American soldiers are on Saudi land (Islamic land)

In what 2 African countries did Al-Qaeda attack American embassies with car bombs?

in 1998, Al-Qaeda used truck bombs against U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya (over 220 people killed)

Where was Osama Bin Laden found and killed?

on April 29, 2011, American Navy Seals raided a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Bin Laden was shot and killed during the raid (raid lasted 38 minutes). His body was identified and then buried at sea within 24 hours 

How did Osama Bin Laden’s father make his fortune?

He owned the largest construction company in Saudi Arabia (and owning stocks in major companies)

Who was the original leader of ISIL?

Abu Bakr al-Bagdadi (voted as Caliph) 

What does ISIL mean?

• ISIL - Islamic State of Iraq and Levant

  • Levant = Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Israel

What is ISIL’s ultimate goal?

The creation of a caliphate (Islamic state) run by a caliph, Islamic ruler (that is a successor of Muhammed). They want caliphate to eventually cover the entire earth 

What kind of law does ISIL follow?

They follow Sharia Law (Islamic Law). It comes from Quran and Hadith (opinion and life of Muhammed) and is considered to be the law of Allah 

What ways has ISIL obtained funding in the past?

They obtained money from kidnappings, theft of banks, selling historical artifacts (destroyed worship artifacts instead of selling them), payments from foreign nations, and the sale of oil (oil revenues were making them $1 million a day). Estimated worth as high as $2 billion at one point