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

A
The Tutsis unrelentingly persecuted the Hutus when they were in power.
B
The Tutsis were a minority who had historically ruled over the Hutus.
C
The Tutsis held most of the country’s wealth even though they were a minority.
D
The Tutsis were a threat because their population was growing rapidly.
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Which would be considered an act of genocide according to the UN’s definition?

A
preventing members of a group from having children
B
having to wear an armband for identification
C
being banned from public places
D
losing citizenship
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In referring to the deportations during the Armenian genocide, what does correspondent Henry Wood say was the “terrible feature of this deportation”?

A
They will have to live in the interior.
B
Families will never be united again.
C
It will end in inevitable death.
D
Children will be terrified.
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What led to genocide in Cambodia?

A
The war in Vietnam complicated politics in Cambodia, and a civil war ensued.
B
Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia and persecuted political enemies.
C
Educated Cambodians attempted a government takeover from Khmer Rouge.
D
Massacres increased because reeducation camps were failing.
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Genocide occurred in Guatemala in 1981–1983 because

A
the Guatemalans wouldn’t give Mayans back the land they stole.
B
the Guatemalans had not trusted the Mayans for many centuries.
C
the Mayans took over the government and massacred Guatemalans.
D
the Mayans demanded to be part of the Guatemalan government.
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When was genocide officially labeled a crime?

A
in 1941 when Lemkin moved to the United States from Poland
B
in 1943 when Lemkin used genocide in a quote
C
in 1945 shortly after the end of WWII
D
in 1948 as defined by the UN
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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.

A
The International Court can arrest and try the perpetrators.
B
The UN can pass a resolution condemning the act of genocide.
C
The UN can send peace-keeping missions to solve the conflict.
D
The UN can take over the government and create a colony.
E
The International Court can sentence to death a perpetrator that is convicted.
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What is the most likely reason there are still acts of genocide in the world today?

A
There are still areas in the world where governments fear losing their power.
B
There are still political colonies that encourage ethnic conflict.
C
The international community does not have the power to intervene in conflicts within a country.
D
The international community sanctions work but new acts of genocide keep appearing.
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The genocides in both Cambodia and Bosnia are examples of

A
a holocaust.
B
the Holodomor.
C
ethnic cleansing.
D
religious cleansing.
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Armenian genocideHolodomarHolocaustCambodian genocide

A
Armenian genocide
B
Holodomar
C
Holocaust
D
Cambodian genocide

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