History of Terrorism

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THE HISTORY OF TERRORISM: MORE THAN 200 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT
The history of terrorism dates back at least 1500 years when Jewish resistance groups (66 - 72 A.D.) known as Zealots killed Roman soldiers and destroyed Roman property. The term assassin comes from a Shi'ite Muslim sect (Nizari Isma'ilis - also known as hashashins "hashish-eaters") fighting Sunni Muslims (1090 - 1275) and during Medieval Christendom resisting occupation during the Crusades (1095-1291). The hashashins were known to spread terror in the form of murder, including women and children. The brotherhood of Assassins committed terror so as to gain paradise and seventy-two virgins if killed and to receive unlimited hashish while on earth. The modern development of terrorism began during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror (1793 - 1794). During this period the term terrorism was first coined. Through the past two hundred years, terrorism has been used to achieve political ends and has developed as a tool for liberation, oppression, and international global politics.

Short answer based on the reading
Who were the zealots?
Who were the assassins and how was the term coined?
When was the term "terrorism" coined?

Open Response
Why do people participate in terrorism?
What are some modern day examples of terrorism?

The open response will be graded based on the following MCAS criteria...1-2-3-4

a)Responds effectively and accurately to all important components of the question.
b)Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the relevant concepts and/or processes.
c)Where appropriate, chooses more efficient and/or sophisticated processes and vocabulary.
d)Where appropriate, offers insightful interpretations or extensions (generalizations, applications, analogies).

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