Question

On what basis did al-Qaeda most likely choose its first American bombing targets?

Answer 1

Al-Qaeda chose its first American bombing targets if the targets were in Africa, which is not far from the Middle East. The second one is your answer. I hope this is the answer that you are looking for and it comes to your help.

Answer 2

The targets were in Africa, which is not far from the Middle East is the correct answer.

The Al-Qaida-the Islamic Militant organisation who were responsible for 9/11 attack, likely choose its first American bombing targets in Africa, which is not far from middle east, the latter being the cradle of al-Qaida.