Cambodia's Genocide: A Historical Overview

What was the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979?

• The Khmer Republic

• The Communist Party of Kampuchea

• The Democratic Party

• The Socialist Party

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Approximately what fraction of Cambodia's population was killed during the genocide from 1975 to 1979?

• One half

• One third

• One fourth

• One fifth

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Which ethnic groups were targeted by the regime in Cambodia during the genocide?

• Muslim Cham, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Laotian

• French, Chinese, American, and Vietnamese

• Thai, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Laotian, and Sri Lankan

• Japanese, Muslim Cham, French, and Indonesian

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Who was the monarch of Cambodia who negotiated the country's independence after French colonial rule?

• Suryavarman II

• Jayavarman VII

• Norodom Sihanouk

• Ang Duong

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Which of the following was NOT one of the main causes of death for Cambodians during the regime, aside from executions?

• Foreign Invasion

• Natural Disasters

• Starvation and Disease

• Exhaustion from overwork

How long did French colonial rule last in Cambodia before independence was negotiated?

• 50 years

• 70 years

• 90 years

• 100 years

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What was the primary goal of the militant communist rebels in Cambodia after World War II?

• To support the French colonial rule

• To overthrow Prince Norodom Sihanouk

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote capitalism

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How did the Khmer Rouge regime treat urban residents after taking Phnom Penh?

• They were allowed to keep their property

• They were relocated to the countryside

• They were sent to re-education camps

• They were given positions in the government

What crop production did the Khmer Rouge prioritize?

What external factor further complicated the political situation in Cambodia during the rise of the genocidal regime?

• A war raging outside Cambodia's borders

• Economic prosperity

• A global pandemic

• A technological revolution

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