US History Sept. 11 Quiz
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It's a day of mourning and reflection. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about this day that will go down in history.
- 1.
How many hijackers took control of four commercial airliners en route to San Francisco and Los Angeles from Boston, Newark, and Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001?
- A.
11
- B.
13
- C.
15
- D.
19
Correct Answer
D. 19Explanation
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a total of 19 hijackers took control of four commercial airliners en route to San Francisco and Los Angeles from Boston, Newark, and Washington. These hijackers were part of the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda, and their coordinated attacks resulted in the tragic events of 9/11.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many countries lost citizens in the attacks on the World Trade Center?
- A.
30
- B.
60
- C.
90
- D.
120
Correct Answer
C. 90Explanation
The correct answer is 90. This means that 90 countries lost citizens in the attacks on the World Trade Center. This indicates that the impact of the attacks was not limited to just one or a few countries, but had a global reach, affecting people from various nations.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What target did American Airlines Flight 77 hit?
- A.
White House
- B.
Pentagon
- C.
U.S. Capitol Building
- D.
Lincoln Memorial
Correct Answer
B. PentagonExplanation
American Airlines Flight 77 hit the Pentagon. This is a well-known fact and is widely documented. On September 11, 2001, the hijacked plane crashed into the western side of the Pentagon, causing significant damage and loss of life. The attack on the Pentagon was one of the coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda that day.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What company lost more employees than any other in the World Trade Center?
- A.
Cantor Fitzgerald F.P.
- B.
Marsh Inc.
- C.
Aon Corporation
- D.
Sears Roebuck
Correct Answer
A. Cantor Fitzgerald F.P.Explanation
Cantor Fitzgerald, an investment bank on the 101st - 105th floors of One World Trade Center, lost 658 employees.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What state did United Airlines Flight 93 crash in?
- A.
New York
- B.
New Jersey
- C.
Pennsylvania
- D.
Ohio
Correct Answer
C. PennsylvaniaExplanation
United Airlines Flight 93, whose ultimate target was either the U.S. Capitol building or the White House, crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Were the jets scrambled from Otis Air National Guard base on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, F-15 fighter jets?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The answer is "yes" because the question is asking whether F-15 fighter jets were scrambled from Otis Air National Guard base on the morning of September 11, 2001.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many days was international civilian air traffic banned from landing on U.S. soil?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
C. ThreeExplanation
All international civilian air traffic was banned from landing on U.S. soil for three days.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A film that proposes that 9/11 was part of a conspiracy theory is called what?
- A.
Wishful Thinking
- B.
Loose Change
- C.
A Long Day
- D.
Remains of the Day
Correct Answer
B. Loose ChangeExplanation
The film "Loose Change" proposes that 9/11 was part of a conspiracy theory.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was the tactical leader of the 9/11 attacks?
- A.
Zacarias Moussaoui
- B.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
- C.
Abdulaziz al-Omari
- D.
Mohamed Atta
Correct Answer
D. Mohamed AttaExplanation
Mohamed Atta was one of the key leaders and mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. He was an Egyptian national and the pilot of American Airlines Flight 11, which was the first plane to hit the World Trade Center. Atta played a crucial role in planning and coordinating the attacks, including recruiting the hijackers and coordinating their activities. He was responsible for ensuring that the hijackers were trained and prepared for the mission. Atta's involvement in the 9/11 attacks has been extensively documented and he is considered one of the central figures in the planning and execution of the attacks.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who declared a holy war against the United States in 1998?
- A.
Saddam Hussein
- B.
Osama Bin Laden
- C.
Moammer Kadafi
- D.
Fidel Castro
Correct Answer
B. Osama Bin LadenExplanation
After being in hiding for over nine years, Bin Laden was shot and killed on May 2, 2011 inside a private residential compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, by U.S. Navy SEALs and CIA operatives in a covert operation ordered by United States President Barack Obama. He was the founder of al-Qaeda, the organization responsible for the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Bin Laden's body was buried at sea.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What saw a surge in the weeks after 9/11?
- A.
Flag sales
- B.
Blood donations
- C.
Donations to the Red Cross
- D.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the AboveExplanation
In the weeks following 9/11, there was a surge in flag sales as a way for people to show their patriotism and support for the country. Additionally, there was an increase in blood donations as people felt a sense of duty to contribute in any way they could. Lastly, there was a significant rise in donations to the Red Cross, as people recognized the organization's crucial role in providing aid and support to the victims and their families. Therefore, all of the options mentioned experienced a surge in the weeks after 9/11.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was one of the first memorials to the victims of Sept. 11?
- A.
Candles in the Wind
- B.
Wall of Tears
- C.
Tribute in Light
- D.
Witness to Tragedy
Correct Answer
C. Tribute in LightExplanation
The Tribute in Light is a temporary art installation of 88 searchlights placed next to the site of the World Trade Center from March 11 to April 14, 2002 to create two vertical columns of light in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The installation was launched again in 2003 to mark the second anniversary of the attack, and as of 2007 has been done every year since on September 11. The tribute will run through the tenth anniversary on Sept. 11, 2011.Rate this question:
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