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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Terrorism

Question 1 • Contemporary Issues

When was the word terrorism introduced?

Answer
A
After September 11
B
After the Holocaust
C
After the French Revolution
D
After the creation of al Qaeda

Explanation

The word “terrorism” originated during the French Revolution, when it was used in connection with the Reign of Terror in the 1790s. It therefore predates September 11, the Holocaust, and al Qaeda. The correct choice is “After the French Revolution.”

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