Background Info on Cambodian Genocide

What was the period during which the Cambodian Genocide took place?

• 1980-1985

• 1975-1979

• 1965-1970

• 1990-1995

Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge regime responsible for the Cambodian Genocide?

• Mao Zedong

• Kim Il-sung

• Pol Pot

• Fidel Castro

Approximately how many people were killed during the Cambodian Genocide?

• 3 to 4 million

• 500,000 to 1 million

• 10,000 to 50,000

• 1.7 to 2.2 million

Which city was the capital of Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime?

• Jakarta

• Bangkok

• Phnom Penh

• Hanoi

What were the main reasons behind the Cambodian Genocide?

• Religious conflicts

• Economic gain

• Desire for territorial expansion

• Desire to create an agrarian socialist society, elimination of perceived enemies, attempt to restart society at 'Year Zero'

What were the 'killing fields' in Cambodia?

• Mass graves where the Khmer Rouge regime executed over a million people between 1975 and 1979.

• A traditional Cambodian dance performance

• A famous tourist attraction in Cambodia

• A popular Cambodian dish

How did the Cambodian Genocide come to an end?

• Internal rebellion by Cambodian citizens

• Signing of a peace treaty

• Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia in 1978

• International sanctions

What role did the United Nations play in the aftermath of the Cambodian Genocide?

• Imposed economic sanctions on Cambodia

• Provided military support and led the peacekeeping efforts

• Ignored the situation and did not intervene

• Provided humanitarian aid and supported the establishment of the ECCC

How did the Cambodian Genocide impact the population of Cambodia?

• The Cambodian Genocide led to a population boom in Cambodia

• The Cambodian Genocide caused the population of Cambodia to migrate to neighboring countries

• The Cambodian Genocide significantly reduced the population of Cambodia due to the mass killings and atrocities committed during that period.

• The Cambodian Genocide had no impact on the population of Cambodia

What are some of the ways in which the Cambodian Genocide is commemorated today?

• Monthly movie screenings, fashion shows, car races

• Annual ceremonies, memorials, educational programs, and the Documentation Center of Cambodia

• Annual festivals, sports events, art exhibitions

• Weekly book clubs, cooking classes, dance workshops