Genocide Definition and Stages

The root words of the term genocide mean

• religion, birthing

• race, killing

• gender, raping

• species, murder

In order for actions to be considered a genocide, they must be both

• systematic and deliberate

• aggressive and mean spirited

• committed all at one time and in one place

• committed in public and witnessed by many

Which of the following is not one of the genocidal actions?

• killing members of the group

• taking measures to prevent births within the group

• causing forced emigration of the group

• taking measures to prevent births within the group

• causing serious bodily harm to members of the group

The stage of genocide during which names and symbols are given to the classifications

• classification

• dehumanization

• organization

• symbolization

The stage during which members of the victim group are compared to rats or other vermin, making it easier for people to allow their victimization

• classification

• symbolization

• polarization

• dehumanization

the stage of genocide duing which people are placed into groups according to their race, ethnicity, religion or nationality

• classification

• symbolization

• organization

• polarization

The stage of genocide during which propaganda is used to drive the victim group apart from the rest of the society

• symbolization

• polarization

• dehumanization

• classification

This is the act that is legally called genocide.

• extermination

• preparation

• denial

• dehumanization

During this stage death lists are drawn up and members of the victim group are often made to war symbols

• extermination

• dehumanization

• organization

• preparation

True or False: All the stages and actions must present in order for an event to legally be considered a genocide

• True

• False