Genocide

Question 1

What two areas of the world had the most acts of genocide during the 20th century?

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Europe and Africa

Question 2

The Ukrainian Holodomor of 1932–33 refers to the period during which

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seven million Ukrainians were murdered by starvation.

Question 3

Which is the UN definition of genocide?

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Genocide is the intentional destruction of a group of people.

Question 4

Because one million children were orphaned, child-headed households were a result of the genocide in

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Rwanda.

Question 5

Where is genocide still continuing today?

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Darfur

Question 6

Genocide occurred in Guatemala in 1981–1983 because

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the Mayans demanded to be part of the Guatemalan government.

Question 7

In referring to the deportations during the Armenian genocide, what does correspondent Henry Wood say was the “terrible feature of this deportation”?

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Families will never be united again.

Question 8

If genocide is being committed, what action can the world community take? Check all that apply.The International Court can arrest and try the perpetrators.The UN can pass a resolution condemning the act of genocide.The UN can send peace-keeping missions to solve the conflict.The UN can take over the government and create a colony.The International Court can sentence to death a perpetrator that is convicted.

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The International Court can arrest and try the perpetrators.; The UN can pass a resolution condemning the act of genocide.; The UN can send peace-keeping missions to solve the conflict.

Question 9

What is the most likely reason there are still acts of genocide in the world today?

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The international community does not have the power to intervene in conflicts within a country.

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