Human Rights and Historical Conflicts

Who was Pol Pot?

• A leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia

• A leader of the Hutu in Rwanda

• A United Nations diplomat

• A Sudanese rebel leader

What was the primary conflict between the Hutus and Tutsis?

• Religious differences

• Ethnic tensions

• Economic disputes

• Territorial disagreements

In which country did the Darfur conflict occur?

• Rwanda

• Cambodia

• Sudan

• South Africa

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• A treaty between the United States and Europe

• A document outlining fundamental human rights

• A peace agreement in the Middle East

• A trade agreement in Asia

When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?

• 1944 (before WW2)

• 1948 (after WW2)

• 1750

• 1500

Which ethnic group was primarily targeted during the Rwandan Genocide?

• Tutsis

• Hutus

• Zulus

• Xhosas

What was the Khmer Rouge's goal under Pol Pot's leadership?

• To establish a democratic government

• To create a classless agrarian society by eliminating opponents

• To expand Cambodia's territory

• To promote industrialization

Which international body adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

• The European Union

• The United Nations

• The African Union

• The World Trade Organization

What was a major consequence of the Darfur conflict?

• Economic prosperity

• Mass displacement of people

• Technological advancement

• Political stability

What year did the Rwandan Genocide take place?

• 1990

• 1994

• 1998

• 2000