Terrorism and extremism: concepts and historical roots
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write definitions of terrorism and extremism in your own words and note the titles of Uzbekistan’s laws.
The 2000 law against terrorism and the 2018 law against extremism.
2
Write the Kharijite events briefly as a chronology (657, 661, 7th–9th centuries).
657 – Siffin and the split; 661 – Ali’s death; 7th–9th centuries – the caliphs’ struggle.
3
Why is international cooperation necessary in countering terrorism? Write in 3–4 sentences.
Because threats cross borders: financing, information and the movement of people involve several states.
4
Define these terms in your own words: fanaticism, radicalisation, tolerance.
Fanaticism – treating one’s own view as the only correct one and not recognising others; radicalisation – the process of moving to sharp views; tolerance – respect for differing views.
5
Find how respect for human rights is stated in one international document (the UN strategy or a resolution).
The answer should name the document and note its requirement to respect human rights and the rule of law.