- 1. The 9/11 Commission Report, officially known as the Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is a comprehensive and pivotal document published in July 2004, detailing the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the immediate response by the government, and the subsequent analysis of failures in national security and intelligence operations. Led by former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean and vice-chaired by former Indiana Congressman Lee Hamilton, the Commission was tasked with providing a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the attacks, the attackers themselves, and the overall preparedness of the United States to prevent such an occurrence. The report emphasizes the interconnected nature of the global terror threat and highlights systemic shortcomings within various agencies that hindered effective communication and coordinated response efforts. It offers a detailed narrative of the attack planning by the al-Qaeda terrorist group, the hijacking of four commercial airplanes, and the tragic consequences that ensued, including the destruction of the World Trade Center and significant damage to the Pentagon. Additionally, the report outlines specific recommendations aimed at reforming intelligence practices, enhancing counter-terrorism efforts, and ensuring better inter-agency collaboration to safeguard against future attacks. Ultimately, the 9/11 Commission Report serves not only as a historical account of one of the most consequential days in American history, but also as a foundational document for understanding the complexities of national security in a post-9/11 world.
What was the primary purpose of the 9/11 Commission?
A) To prosecute the terrorists responsible for 9/11
B) To plan the military response in Afghanistan
C) To investigate the circumstances surrounding the 9/11 attacks
D) To design new counterterrorism weapons
- 2. Who served as the chairman of the 9/11 Commission?
A) Thomas Kean
B) Dick Cheney
C) Rudy Giuliani
D) George Tenet
- 3. Who served as the vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission?
A) Bob Graham
B) Condoleezza Rice
C) Lee Hamilton
D) John McCain
- 4. In what year was the final 9/11 Commission Report published?
A) 2003
B) 2002
C) 2001
D) 2004
- 5. What was a major criticism the Commission had regarding U.S. intelligence agencies?
A) Failure to share information
B) Spending too much money
C) Using outdated computers
D) Hiring unqualified agents
- 6. Which terrorist organization was responsible for the 9/11 attacks, according to the Report?
A) ISIS
B) Al-Qaeda
C) Hamas
D) Hezbollah
- 7. The Commission concluded that the 9/11 attacks were primarily a failure of what?
A) Military strength
B) Imagination and policy
C) Economic power
D) Diplomatic relations
- 8. Which U.S. agency was criticized for its handling of the '20th hijacker,' Zacarias Moussaoui?
A) DHS
B) NSA
C) FBI
D) CIA
- 9. What significant U.S. department was created in response to the Commission's recommendations?
A) Department of Counterterrorism
B) Department of National Intelligence
C) Department of Homeland Security
D) Department of Internal Security
- 10. What position was created to oversee the U.S. Intelligence Community?
A) Intelligence Community Coordinator
B) National Security Czar
C) Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
D) Secretary of Intelligence
- 11. How many hijackers were involved in the 9/11 attacks?
A) 20
B) 19
C) 22
D) 15
- 12. Which country did most of the 9/11 hijackers originate from?
A) Pakistan
B) Afghanistan
C) Iraq
D) Saudi Arabia
- 13. The Commission found that the CIA had a plan to capture bin Laden before 9/11, but it was not what?
A) Funded
B) Implemented
C) Legal
D) Well-planned
- 14. Which president signed the bill creating the 9/11 Commission?
A) George H.W. Bush
B) George W. Bush
C) Barack Obama
D) Bill Clinton
- 15. What was the name of the bipartisan group of family members who lobbied for the Commission's creation?
A) The September 11th Advocates
B) 9/11 Families Association
C) Justice for 9/11
D) The Family Steering Committee
- 16. The Report highlighted a failure to connect clues between two individuals. Who were they?
A) Ramzi Binalshibh and Said Bahaji
B) Zacarias Moussaoui and Richard Reid
C) Mohamed Atta and Marwan al-Shehhi
D) Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi
- 17. What was the title of the August 6, 2001, Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) mentioned in the Report?
A) "Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US"
B) "Imminent Terrorist Attack Warning"
C) "Terrorist Threats to the Homeland"
D) "Al Qaeda's American Plans"
- 18. The Commission's final report is divided into how many chapters?
A) 10
B) 8
C) 13
D) 15
- 19. What was the 'wall' that the Report identified as a problem between intelligence and criminal investigations?
A) A policy of non-cooperation with the CIA
B) A physical barrier at FBI headquarters
C) Budgetary restrictions
D) Legal barriers to information sharing
- 20. Which flight was the only one where passengers attempted to revolt against the hijackers?
A) American Airlines Flight 11
B) American Airlines Flight 77
C) United Airlines Flight 93
D) United Airlines Flight 175
- 21. What was the Commission's stance on the emergency response on 9/11?
A) Blamed firefighters for the collapses
B) Said everything worked perfectly
C) Recommended eliminating emergency services
D) Praised individual courage but found communication failures
- 22. How many public hearings did the Commission hold?
A) 12
B) 20
C) 50
D) 5
- 23. What was the Commission's overall assessment of government preparedness?
A) The military alone was unprepared
B) The government was unprepared for the attack
C) Only local governments were unprepared
D) The government was fully prepared
- 24. How many planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 4
- 25. What was the name of the operation planned by al-Qaeda for the 9/11 attacks?
A) Operation Holy Tuesday
B) Operation Manhattan
C) The American Infidel Strike
D) The Planes Operation
- 26. The report stated that the attacks of September 11 were a shock but should not have been a what?
A) Focus of investigation
B) Subject of debate
C) Surprise
D) Preventable event
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