The Killing of Osama bin Laden Test

When did the path to 9/11 begin? Be specific

Decades before the date, the Soviet invasion in 1979.

Where was bin Laden born, his privilege and how he got involved in Afghanistan?

He was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, his dad owned the largest construction company in the Saudi Kingdom, and he joined the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood.

What did he declare on the U.S.?

He declared jihad (holy war).

What are the various attacks against the U.S. by al Qaeda?

Trained and armed the Samali rebels who killed 18 American servicemen, Linked to the 1993 bombing of New York’s WTC, bombed the U.S. Nation Guard training center in Riyadh, truck bombing that destroyed the Khobar Towers which was an American military residence, sent a small boat loaded with explosives plowed itno the hull of the U.S.S. Cole which was an American naval destroyer docked off the coast of Yemen and 17 sailors were killed and 38 were injured.

How did bin Laden support the mujahideen?

They used their extensive connections to win financial and moral support for the mujahideen.

What does al Qaeda mean?

the base

What did he do for almost ten years?

He remained in hiding

How long did the operation take place?

Only 40 minutes but took years of calculated planning and training

Between 2007 and 2010 - what lead U.S. intelligence to him?

They discovered the name of one of his closest couriers.

How did they practice/plan for the raid?

Intense training for the operation, which included practicing in a life-sized replica of the compound.

How did they confirm bin Laden’s body?

DNA test

What did they do with his body?

Gets put in a body bag and gets buried at sea.

Who believed his death was considered justice and retribution?

families of 9/11 victims

Who condemned the actions of the U.S. government?

Some Arab countries and leaders

What happened after bin Laden was found in the Tora Bora mountains?

The terrorists escaped through a pass in the mountains and bin Laden disappeared until 2011.

How did those imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay help find him?

Give up information, an alias of one of bin Laden’s couriers.

How did U.S. intelligence determine if he was in the compound?

A program to vaccinate Abbottabad against the hepatitis B virus was put down and everyone was vaccinated. The nurse made sure to collect a few drops of blood for DNA testing.

What happened to the first helicopter? Why?

High walls and high temperatures cause the first helicopter to descend faster than expected its tail hits a wall and snaps off.

What was the second helicopter supposed to do? What did it do instead?

Supposed to hover over the main building while Seal members rappelled down the roof, but it landed on the ground as well.

How long is the team on the ground?

38 minutes

Who was all killed during the raid?

Osama bin Laden, the courier, the courier’s wife, the courier’s brother, and bin Laden'‘s son Khalid.

What items were seized during the raid?

About 100 thumb drives, DVDs, computer disks, 10 computer hard drives, 5 computers and piles of paper documents.