What is the origin of the name al-Qaeda, the terrorist organization responsible for the 9/11 attacks in the USA?
- It means fighter in Persian.
- An Arabic female name
- The name of an Islamic spiritual leader
- A computer database of trained fighters
Answer
The correct answer is D) A computer database of trained fighters.
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