The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

Lawrence Wright
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

Lawrence Wright
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the terrorist organization al-Qaeda. When was it formed? Who formed it? What was al-Qaeda's mission? How has the organization changed over time?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the organization al-Jihad. When and where was this organization founded? What was its mission? Is it still active today? Who were/are its leaders?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Osama bin Laden's family, childhood, and education. Where was he born? How many siblings did he have? What were his familial relationships like? How did these elements influence him?

Essay Topic 4

Discuss the history of Saudi Arabia from the 1950s to the present. What impacts did the discovery of oil have on the Saudi Arabian economy, culture, and society? How did this transition feed radical thought, like that of Osama bin Laden and others?

Essay Topic 5

Discuss the childhood, family, education, and career of Ayman al-Zawahiri. When and where...

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