The great wave of transnational terrorism that first reached a climax in 1972 showed no signs of abating in 1975. Strictly speaking, the phenomenon was not new; what was new was its rapid growth in the 1970, made possible by increasingly sophisticated technology. Some of this new technology consists of specialized equipment, such as miniaturized or remote-control detonating devices, hand-held rocket launchers, and the like, which make terrorism more lethal, more effective, and less risky for the terrorist. But even improvements in generally available technology are important. For example, self-dialing international telephone communications and jet travel facilitate conspiracies across national boundaries and the perpetration of political crimes by nationals of one country operating in another. The growth of television has contributed to the easy dissemination of terrorist techniques, such as the hijacking of aircraft and the^ kidnapping of diplomats or businessmen for ransom.
It is argued that ____.
governments have not taken adequate measures to protect diplomats and businessmen
owing to technological innovations terrorism has been on the decline since the early 1970's
among the methods resorted to by terrorists, kidnapping and hijacking are the most common
the manufacture of sophisticated technological equipment should be under strict governmental control
various advances in technology have contributed to the increase in terrorism throughout the world
Among the terrorist activities mentioned in the passage is ____.
drug-trafficking
smuggling
the taking of hostages
propaganda
infiltration
It is pointed out in the passage that ____.
political crimes make up only a small part of terrorism
today terrorism is no longer confined to one country alone
because of more lethal weapons terrorists find themselves in greater danger
prior to the 1970's terrorism was unknown
improved communications have led to the capture of more terrorists