This document discusses terrorism and its impacts. It begins with definitions of terrorism as unlawful acts of violence used to intimidate societies and achieve political, religious, or ideological goals. It then discusses the 2008 Mumbai attacks where 10 terrorists killed 164 people over 4 days. The impacts of terrorism discussed are effects on tourism, markets, property, and living people. Causes mentioned include political views, poverty, and violence. The conclusion reiterates that terrorism is unlawful and has historically been used to achieve objectives, but that the risk of death from terrorism remains much lower than from other causes like motor vehicles or smoking.