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The Communist Party of Kampuchea is also known as the ______.
The Communist Party of Kampuchea is also known as the ______.
Khmer Rouge
In 1975, the Khmer Rouge gained control over ______.
In 1975, the Khmer Rouge gained control over ______.
Cambodia
The Khmer Rouge aimed to create a society based on ______ principles.
The Khmer Rouge aimed to create a society based on ______ principles.
Communist
Pol Pot, also known as ______, was the leader of the Khmer Rouge.
Pol Pot, also known as ______, was the leader of the Khmer Rouge.
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One of the principles of Khmer Rouge ideology was the idealization of the ethnic ______.
One of the principles of Khmer Rouge ideology was the idealization of the ethnic ______.
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The Khmer Rouge declared ______ to signify the start of their radical reforms.
The Khmer Rouge declared ______ to signify the start of their radical reforms.
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The Khmer Rouge implemented policies that led to the ______ genocide.
The Khmer Rouge implemented policies that led to the ______ genocide.
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The Khmer Rouge aimed to eliminate ______ influence in Cambodia.
The Khmer Rouge aimed to eliminate ______ influence in Cambodia.
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One of the actions considered genocidal is ______ on health care systems.
One of the actions considered genocidal is ______ on health care systems.
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The intention behind the violence is referred to as ______ intent.
The intention behind the violence is referred to as ______ intent.
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Palestinians are often labeled as the ______ by Israeli leaders.
Palestinians are often labeled as the ______ by Israeli leaders.
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One of the key quotes from Israeli leaders refers to a complete ______ on Gaza.
One of the key quotes from Israeli leaders refers to a complete ______ on Gaza.
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There is significant concern about ______ in Gaza due to blockades and attacks.
There is significant concern about ______ in Gaza due to blockades and attacks.
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Israeli leaders claim they have the right to respond for military ______.
Israeli leaders claim they have the right to respond for military ______.
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Food aid has been ______ or not delivered, contributing to the crisis.
Food aid has been ______ or not delivered, contributing to the crisis.
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Leaders demonstrate intent through ______ speech to eliminate Gaza.
Leaders demonstrate intent through ______ speech to eliminate Gaza.
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The intentionalism model focuses on the ______ of the Hutu to share power with the Tutsis.
The intentionalism model focuses on the ______ of the Hutu to share power with the Tutsis.
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During the Rwandan genocide, about ______% of the Tutsi population was killed.
During the Rwandan genocide, about ______% of the Tutsi population was killed.
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Processes of escalation can include elite radicalization, polarization, and increasing levels of ______ over time.
Processes of escalation can include elite radicalization, polarization, and increasing levels of ______ over time.
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Mobilization of men and coalitions of violence were significant factors in the ______ of attacks.
Mobilization of men and coalitions of violence were significant factors in the ______ of attacks.
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The term 'Dogs that didn’t bark' refers to how the genocide ______ happen despite clear indicators.
The term 'Dogs that didn’t bark' refers to how the genocide ______ happen despite clear indicators.
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Dehumanization and ideological commitment are common themes in the context of ______.
Dehumanization and ideological commitment are common themes in the context of ______.
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The assassination of the president remains a ______ aspect of the conflict that fueled radicalization.
The assassination of the president remains a ______ aspect of the conflict that fueled radicalization.
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Negative cases refer to situations where genocide could have occurred, but ______ did not escalate to that level.
Negative cases refer to situations where genocide could have occurred, but ______ did not escalate to that level.
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The assassination of President ______ triggered the genocide.
The assassination of President ______ triggered the genocide.
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The ______ was a rebel army led by Tutsis in Rwanda.
The ______ was a rebel army led by Tutsis in Rwanda.
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Hutu ethnic nationalism was characterized by a desire for ______ power.
Hutu ethnic nationalism was characterized by a desire for ______ power.
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Radio station ______ spread hate speech against Tutsis during the genocide.
Radio station ______ spread hate speech against Tutsis during the genocide.
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The violence of the early 1960s is known as the ______ Revolution.
The violence of the early 1960s is known as the ______ Revolution.
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The ______ were an ethnic group targeted during the Rwandan genocide.
The ______ were an ethnic group targeted during the Rwandan genocide.
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There was an absence of ______, which contributed to the inability to prevent genocide.
There was an absence of ______, which contributed to the inability to prevent genocide.
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The culture of ______ was not evident in Rwanda, as there were many intermarriages.
The culture of ______ was not evident in Rwanda, as there were many intermarriages.
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The logic of violence in Gaza is consistent with ______ but also with other overriding objectives.
The logic of violence in Gaza is consistent with ______ but also with other overriding objectives.
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A critical question concerns the ______ following the acts of violence.
A critical question concerns the ______ following the acts of violence.
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Civilians are not always the ______ in acts of violence.
Civilians are not always the ______ in acts of violence.
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Micro-level theories of genocide include ______ and ideology.
Micro-level theories of genocide include ______ and ideology.
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Macro-level theories focus on conditions in society such as war and ______ nationalism.
Macro-level theories focus on conditions in society such as war and ______ nationalism.
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To assess theory, we apply empirical material from cases of mass ______ in world history.
To assess theory, we apply empirical material from cases of mass ______ in world history.
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Comparison in social sciences seeks to find common ______ across different cases.
Comparison in social sciences seeks to find common ______ across different cases.
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The ______ convention provides a definition of genocide and its implications.
The ______ convention provides a definition of genocide and its implications.
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The result was 3.3 million deaths by starvation in Soviet Ukraine from 1932-33, and another 3 million in the Soviet Union as a whole under ______.
The result was 3.3 million deaths by starvation in Soviet Ukraine from 1932-33, and another 3 million in the Soviet Union as a whole under ______.
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The intent was to break perceived resistance to ______ and prevent Ukraine from breaking away from the Soviet Union.
The intent was to break perceived resistance to ______ and prevent Ukraine from breaking away from the Soviet Union.
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The period from 1937-1938 in the Soviet Union is often referred to as the ______ Terror.
The period from 1937-1938 in the Soviet Union is often referred to as the ______ Terror.
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The Soviet regime targeted the ______, who survived labor camps, fearing their potential to incite rebellion.
The Soviet regime targeted the ______, who survived labor camps, fearing their potential to incite rebellion.
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Seven hundred thousand people were killed, mostly by ______.
Seven hundred thousand people were killed, mostly by ______.
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Mao's Cultural Revolution aimed to remove ______ and capitalist elements from the Party and society.
Mao's Cultural Revolution aimed to remove ______ and capitalist elements from the Party and society.
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Mao mobilized students and young people as ______ Guards to target perceived ideological enemies.
Mao mobilized students and young people as ______ Guards to target perceived ideological enemies.
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The Soviet mass killings in the 1930s should be considered ______.
The Soviet mass killings in the 1930s should be considered ______.
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Study Notes
Communist Mass Killing
- The Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK), also known as the Khmer Rouge, gained control of Cambodia in 1975.
- They dismantled existing institutions and established their own authority under Angkar.
- Their "Year Zero" policy involved closing schools, universities, and forcing people into collective farms.
- The Khmer Rouge's actions, ideologies, and policies led to the Cambodian genocide.
- They emptied cities, controlled the economy, and eliminated foreign influence.
- The party's ultimate success in the civil war and complete dominance in the state led to the destruction of pre-existing Cambodian institutions.
- Policy decisions were made by a small committee dominated by Pol Pot in secrecy.
- Khmer Rouge ideology emphasized self-reliance, rice production, eliminating foreign influence, and racial purity.
Khmer Rouge Ideology
- Seven principles of their ideology: self-reliance via rice production, eradicating foreign influences, Khmers' ethnic purity, reliance on willpower, egalitarianism, and rule by terror.
- This ideology influenced their actions and policies, which led to the Cambodian genocide.
Pol Pot
- Pol Pot, originally named Saloth Sar, was the leader of the Khmer Rouge.
- He played a key role in creating and implementing the policies leading to the Cambodian genocide.
- His vision of transforming Cambodia led to the genocide.
Holodomor
- Another communist mass killing case, similar to the Cambodian genocide, occurred under Joseph Stalin.
- The Soviets confiscated food and distributed it unequally, leading to widespread famine in Ukraine.
- Millions starved to death.
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Explore the complex history of the Khmer Rouge, the communist movement led by Pol Pot in Cambodia. This quiz covers key events, ideologies, and the resulting genocide that characterized this dark period. Test your knowledge on the principles that defined the Khmer Rouge and its devastating impact on Cambodian society.
