cgw4u test 3

ch 22 and 23


1. Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990? Why might disputes over natural resources become more prevalent in the future? (2 marks)









2. Define the following terms:

a) Guerrila






b) State-sponsored terrorism







c) Bioterrorism







d) Weapons of mass destruction






3. Describe the difficulties faced by governments who are trying to fight terrorism?




















4. Using examples, describe some of the circumstances that might motivate terrorists.



































5. What controls, if any, do you think should be placed on weapons manufacturing and distribution? Explain your reasoning.


















5. Terrorism experts suggest that changing communications technology has fundamentally altered the nature of terrorism since the 1960’s. What type of changes has happened? How has terrorism changed as a result? Why are these changes undesirable






















6. Is propaganda necessarily bad? Name some cases where it can be good. (5 marks)












7. How does propaganda differ from a simple news report or an editorial column? In what
ways?(5 marks)



































Part D: Application (10 marks)

8. Using information from the class and the textbook write an essay discussing this statement: “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.”-US President John F. Kennedy. 5 marks

















9. “When war is declared, Truth is the first casualty.”
- Arthur Ponsonby, British diplomat/writer

Write an essay agreeing or disagreeing with this quote and make sure to use details and examples and include the role does the media play in terrorism? (5 marks)