What is terrorism?
Q: What is terrorism?
A: Terrorism is the use of fear and violence for political, religious or ideological reasons. It is often done to achieve a goal and can be used by social or political organizations.
Q: Who are terrorists?
A: People who do the terrorism are called Terrorists.
Q: What is the foundation of modern terrorism?
A: The foundation of modern terrorism is the work of Sergey Nechayev, a Russian radical who developed strategies for carrying out terrorism.
Q: Is there an official criminal law definition of terrorism at an international level?
A: No, there is no official criminal law definition at the international level. Common definitions refer to violent acts intended to create fear (terror).
Q: Are similar tactics used by criminal gangs considered as terrorism?
A: No, usually these actions are not considered as terrorism when done by criminal gangs. However, they may be called terrorist activities when done by politically motivated groups.
Q: How many people were killed in 2006 due to terrorist attacks?
A: According to Memorial Institute for Prevention of Terrorism, 20,498 people were killed in 2006 due to terrorist attacks.
Q: What are some effects of terrorism?
A: The major effect of terrorism comes from the fear which it generates.
