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When was genocide officially labeled a crime?
When was genocide officially labeled a crime?
- in 1941 when Lemkin moved to the United States from Poland
- in 1945 shortly after the end of WWII
- in 1943 when Lemkin used genocide in a quote
- in 1948 as defined by the UN (correct)
Which is the proper order of genocides from earliest to most recent?
Which is the proper order of genocides from earliest to most recent?
- Holocaust, Cambodian, Armenian, Darfur
- Armenian, Holocaust, Cambodian, Darfur (correct)
- Armenian, Darfur, Holocaust, Cambodian
- Holocaust, Armenian, Darfur, Cambodian
In which country is genocide still continuing today?
In which country is genocide still continuing today?
- Guatemala
- Cambodia
- Bosnia
- Darfur (correct)
Which is the UN definition of genocide?
Which is the UN definition of genocide?
The genocides in both Cambodia and Bosnia are examples of:
The genocides in both Cambodia and Bosnia are examples of:
What led to genocide in Cambodia?
What led to genocide in Cambodia?
Genocide occurred in Guatemala in 1981-1983 because:
Genocide occurred in Guatemala in 1981-1983 because:
During the _________________________, people were rounded up, shot, and buried in mass graves called the killing fields.
During the _________________________, people were rounded up, shot, and buried in mass graves called the killing fields.
Which is not a major factor leading to genocide?
Which is not a major factor leading to genocide?
Because one million children were orphaned, child-headed households were a result of the genocide in:
Because one million children were orphaned, child-headed households were a result of the genocide in:
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Study Notes
Genocide Overview
- Genocide was officially labeled a crime by the UN in 1948.
- The term "genocide" was first coined by Raphael Lemkin in the early 20th century.
Order of Historical Genocides
- The proper chronological order of notable genocides is: Armenian, Holocaust, Cambodian, and Darfur.
Ongoing Genocide
- Genocide is still occurring today in Darfur, a region of Sudan.
UN Definition of Genocide
- The UN defines genocide as the intentional destruction of a group of people.
Ethnic Cleansing
- The genocides in Cambodia and Bosnia exemplify the concept of ethnic cleansing, a systematic effort to eliminate a particular ethnic group.
Causes of Cambodian Genocide
- The Cambodian genocide was primarily driven by the Khmer Rouge, who took control and targeted their perceived enemies.
Guatemalan Genocide
- The genocide in Guatemala (1981-1983) resulted from the Mayans demanding inclusion in the Guatemalan government.
Killing Fields
- The Cambodian genocide was notorious for the "killing fields," where victims were rounded up, executed, and buried in mass graves.
Factors Leading to Genocide
- Major factors contributing to genocide include unequal resource distribution, political instability, and social unrest. Distribution of power among ethnic groups is not a major contributing factor.
Impact on Children
- The genocide in Rwanda resulted in one million children becoming orphans, leading to the emergence of child-headed households.
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