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Roots of Terrorism
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  • Strategies for Discussion
  • Program Descriptions
  • Credits and Acknowledgments

    • Background
  • Key Events
  • Select Individuals by Program
  • Key Organizations
  • Maps of the Region
  • Country Briefings
  • "Basic Facts About Islam"

    • Classroom Activities
  • Activity 1: Roots of Hatred
  • Activity 2: Defining Terrorism
  • Activity 3: Defining an Ally
  • Activity 4: Views of bin Laden
  • Activity 5: U.N. Simulations
  • Activity 6: Making Connections
  • Activity 7: Media and Perception
  • Activity 8: Debates, Discussion Questions, and Writing Prompts
  • Activity 9: How Are You Being Represented?

    • Resources
    Where to go on the Web for more information

    To understand the full scope of events, it would be helpful for students to have background information on the following countries or territories. For starters, here are links to information from the CIA's World Factbook and the BBC.

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