Question

On a Sunday in April 2017, the organization known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, attacked two churches in northern Egypt during times of worship. These attacks led to the death of at least 45 people and the injury of over 100 others. This event became known as the Palm Sunday Bombings.

Based on the information in the text box, which of the following groups was most likely targeted in the April 2017 attack?
A.
Coptic Christians
B.
Orthodox Jews
C.
Sunni Muslims
D.
Zen Buddhists

Answer 1

The group that was most likely targeted in the April 2017 attack is:

A. Coptic Christians.

Step-by-step explanation:

Coptic Christians are a minority, about 10%, in a country that is largely Muslim as Egypt is, and although they are under state protection, many extremist groups that supposedly represent Islam as ISIS have had them. Aim for many years.

In the particular case of April 2017, only three weeks ago Pope Francis had visited Egypt, which is why the extremist movement was fired up to carry out these crimes.