Which of the Following Is True Regarding Al-Qaeda

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding al-Qaeda?

• A)It gained prominence by helping to drive American troops out of Lebanon in the 1980s.
• B)It was founded by Shi'ite religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini.
• C)The group is organized around a fiercely Marxist ideology.
• D)There has been a recent "Americanization" of its leadership, as more Americans join its ranks.

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Scientific Method

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Control Group

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