The Shining Path was defined as a terrorist group by the Peruvian government. Which of the following actions did they undertake? A. Destroyed personal property.
B. Kidnapped important officials.
C. Used cruelty to achieve political goals.
D. Obtained money through drug trafficking.
The correct answer is C. Used cruelty to achieve political goals.
The Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla group in Peru, was notorious for its extreme use of violence and cruelty as a means to achieve its political objectives. They engaged in acts such as assassinations and massacres to instill fear and assert control over areas, making their actions very brutal in pursuit of a communist revolution. While they did also engage in other illegal activities, the hallmark of their strategy was the use of terror and violence.
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