3Kader themales 25 years after 9/11

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Introductie

On 11 September 2001, the world changed completely in a matter of hours. Four hijacked planes led to one of the most significant terrorist attacks in history. Now, 25 years later, we still feel the effects: from stricter security checks at airports to a heated political debate about integration and religion in western countries. A lesson on how one historic day not only changed international politics but also left deep marks here and across the world.

9/11 - 25 years on

Have you ever been to New York City?

A

yes

B

no

C

D

What do you already know about...

9 / 11 ?

At the end

of this lesson

• Explain what happened on 11 September 2001 in the United States.

.

What happened?

Where?

In the United States (New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania),.

Why?

The leaders of al-Qaeda wanted to fight against the Western world. They aimed to target the US

because of their political

and military influence in the

Middle East.

What?

Terrorists from the Al-Qaeda group hijacked four passenger planes.

Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers, one hit the Pentagon, and one crashed into a field. Nearly 3,000 people died.

How many buildings were hit by planes?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

How many people died in the attack

A

appr. 1000

B

appr. 2000

C

appr. 10.000

D

appr. 3000

How many planes were hijacked on 9/11?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Has the world changed after 9/11?

Can you explain how it has changed?