Quiz: How much do you know about terrorism?

During the first century, the sicarii, or “dagger men,” used stealth and assassination to try and drive the Roman Empire out of Judea (ancient Israel). They are often associated with the Jewish Zealots of the same era.

During the first century, the sicarii, or “dagger men,” used stealth and assassination to try and drive the Roman Empire out of Judea (ancient Israel). They are often associated with the Jewish Zealots of the same era.

During the first century, the sicarii, or “dagger men,” used stealth and assassination to try and drive the Roman Empire out of Judea (ancient Israel). They are often associated with the Jewish Zealots of the same era.

During the first century, the sicarii, or “dagger men,” used stealth and assassination to try and drive the Roman Empire out of Judea (ancient Israel). They are often associated with the Jewish Zealots of the same era.

1. One of the very first terrorist groups in history was the sicarii, which targeted Romans and Roman sympathizers. What nationality were they?

The Taj Mahal hotel is seen engulfed in smoke during a gun battle in Mumbai on Nov. 29, 2008. The coordinated terror attacks would kill 164 people and wound at least 308. (Arko Datta/Reuters)

Assyrian
Egyptian
Greek
Judean

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