The shining path was defined as a terrorist group by the peruvian government because the group a. destroyed personal property. b. kidnapped important officials. c. used cruelty to achieve political goals. d. obtained money through drug trafficking.

The Shining Path was defined as a terrorist group by the Peruvian government because the group used cruelty to achieve political goals. The group wanted to overthrow the existing government. To achieve its political goals, it resorted to violence hence the classification as a terrorist group.

the answer is C

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