Question

Read the quotation from The Changing Faces of Terrorism.

It is not too early to hazard the guess that, by engaging in crimes against humanity, the new face of terrorism may have contributed to its own eventual demise.

In this statement, the author suggests that terrorism will



become even more threatening and violent.
soon accelerate attacks on innocent people.
eventually become too weak to create intimidation.
end because the activities have alienated people.

Answer 1

end because the activities have alienated people.

Explanation: "Contributed to its own eventual demise" means those crimes have alienated others and undermined the terrorists' support, leading to their end.