Ten years ago the world looked on in shock as terrorists flew hijacked passenger planes into New York City's mighty twin towers, destroying the iconic buildings and killing more than 2,700 people. Two further planes crashed into the Pentagon, Virginia and a field in Pennsylvania.
Listen to the BBC news reports on September 11 2001.
Watch the video and try to answer as many questions as you can.
BBC NEWS Report- September 11 Attacks
- Which one of the two towers was hit first?
- How long after the attack on the first tower was the second tower hit?
- What measures were taken immediately after the attacks?
- How many people were on board the 4th plane?
- Approximately how many people were inside each of the towers?
- What other historic event were the attacks compared to?
- Where was President Bush taken?
- What did Bush promise the nation?
