Osama bin Laden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Osama bin Laden born?March 10, 1957
2. When did Osama bin Laden die?May 2, 2011 (age 54)
3. Where was Osama bin Laden born?Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4. What is Osama bin Laden known for?Founding and leading al-Qaeda, and masterminding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
5. What is the key ideological influence?The Soviet-Afghan War and radical Islamist interpretations of jihad
6. What is the major orchestrated event?September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States

Jihad: A religious concept in Islam that can encompass struggle, often interpreted as armed conflict by extremist groups.
Al-Qaeda: A transnational militant Islamist organization founded by Osama bin Laden, responsible for numerous terrorist attacks.
Fatwa: A ruling or decree issued by a qualified Islamic scholar or religious authority on a matter of Islamic law.
War on Terror: A global military campaign launched by the United States and its allies following the 9/11 attacks.