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Terrorism Since 1969: The PLO, Al-Qaeda And The 'War On Terror'

Explore terrorism since 1969, from the PLO and Al-Qaeda to the War on Terror, and see how attacks and responses have shaped recent world history.

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Fascinating Fact:

On 11 September 2001, Al-Qaeda organised hijackings that destroyed the World Trade Center and damaged the Pentagon. Nearly three thousand people were killed.

In GCSE History, you study how terrorism developed after 1969, including the rise of the PLO and Al-Qaeda, and how governments responded through security measures and the War on Terror.

Key Terms

Terrorism: The use or threat of violence against civilians to create fear and achieve political, religious, or ideological aims.
PLO (Palestine Liberation Organisation): A political organisation formed to represent Palestinian interests and to campaign for Palestinian self-determination.
War on Terror: A series of actions led mainly by the United States and allies to combat terrorist groups around the world after major attacks.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What topics are covered in terrorism since 1969 for GCSE History?

GCSE History courses look at how modern terrorist groups emerged, how they operated, and how states responded through laws, security policies, diplomacy, and sometimes military action.

Who are the PLO and how are they linked to terrorism studies?

The PLO is a Palestinian political body that has included groups using armed struggle. It is studied to understand different tactics, peace efforts, and changing views on terrorism and negotiation.

What started the War on Terror in the early twenty first century?

The War on Terror began after major attacks carried out by Al-Qaeda in the early twenty first century, leading to international military operations, new security laws, and closer intelligence cooperation.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which senior US general commanded allied troops in Afghanistan from 2010-2011, before being appointed to direct the Central Intelligence Agency?

Dempsey

Petraeus

Sanchez

Schwarzkopf

This commander had an excellent academic and military record, with a recent command in Iraq

2 .

In 1970 the PLO was forced to move from one Arab country to another. What name is given to this process?

Black September

The First Intifada

The Second Intifada

Peace in Galilee

All Arab states sympathised with the PLO , but not all of them wanted the PLO to operate from their territory - partly for fear of Israeli reprisals

3 .

Who first used the term "The War on Terror"?

Donald Rumsfeld

Henry Kissinger

President George W. Bush

President George Bush, Senior

The US government was convinced that there was a worldwide terror network that involved both Iraq and Iran - and many other Muslim states

4 .

Who was the US Secretary of State who presented to the UN the case for an invasion of Iraq in 2003?

Madeleine Albright

Colin Powell

Condoleezza Rice

James Baker

The speech alleged that Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi dictator, had "weapons of mass destruction", that threatened states within a wide radius of Baghdad. These claims turned out to be false

5 .

Who became the PLO leader after Arafat's death in 2004?

Mahmoud Abbas

Zaki Nuseibeh

Shahid Erekat

Al-Masri

The PLO leadership faced numerous difficulties: rivalry from more militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, and opposition from strongly nationalist Israeli governments

6 .

In which state was Osama Bin Laden born?

Saudi Arabia

Yemen

Libya

Jordan

Bin Laden came from a prosperous business family, but he became increasingly concerned by United States influence in the Middle East and by some Arab states' support of US policy

7 .

What status did the PLO achieve at the UN under Yasser Arafat's leadership?

Full membership of the General Assembly

Observer status

Full membership of the Security Council

No status at all

The PLO operated on several levels: militarily with its guerrilla campaign, and politically and diplomatically with its search for recognition at the UN

8 .

Al-Qaeda attacked US embassy buildings in 1998 in Africa, resulting in heavy loss of life. Which of the following cities suffered such an attack?

Mogadishu

Khartoum

Kampala

Nairobi

The purpose of the assaults seems to have been to punish African states for co-operating with Washington

9 .

Against which state was "Operation Enduring Freedom" directed in 2001?

Algeria

Iraq

Lebanon

Afghanistan

The US was anxious to root out and destroy Al-Qaeda terrorists anywhere in the world - but particularly in the state which they believed had harboured the hijackers of 9/11 and was still a safe haven for their supporters

10 .

In which state was Bin Laden killed by US naval special forces?

Afghanistan

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Pakistan

The state government was greatly embarrassed by Bin Laden's presence on its soil

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - 9/11 and the 'war on terror'

Author: Edward Towne