Genocide

Question 1

Why did the Hutus in Rwanda hold a deep hatred for the Tutsis?

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The Tutsis were a minority who had historically ruled over the Hutus.

Question 2

Genocide occurred in Guatemala in 1981–1983 because

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the Mayans demanded to be part of the Guatemalan government.

Question 3

The genocides in both Cambodia and Bosnia are examples of

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ethnic cleansing.

Question 4

Which is the UN definition of genocide?

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Genocide is the intentional destruction of a group of people.

Question 5

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

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Rwanda.

Question 6

Which would be considered an act of genocide according to the UN’s definition?

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preventing members of a group from having children

Question 7

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 8

What led to genocide in Cambodia?

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Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia and persecuted political enemies.

Question 9

Armenian genocideHolodomarHolocaustCambodian genocide

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Cambodian genocide

Question 10

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.

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