FTKMF Ch 1-10

Front

What was Pol Pot's main goal during his regime?

Back

Pol Pot aimed for a return to a purely agrarian society, the restoration of Cambodia to its primitive roots, and the elimination of all educated individuals and opposition.

Front

What significant event occurs during Loung's family's seven-day walk?

Back

The family's truck runs out of gas, forcing them to walk.

Front

How is Loung's family characterized in terms of wealth?

Back

They are considered rather wealthy because they live on an upper floor, have a housekeeper, and possess a telephone.

Front

What actions do the Khmer Rouge troops take when they arrive?

Back

They force people out of their homes, lie about the ability to return, and use guns and intimidation to order citizens around.

Front

What type of food does Loung's family consume while in Ro Leap?

Back

They eat captured animals and fish.

Front

Define the term 'Khmer Rouge'.

Back

The Khmer Rouge was a radical communist movement in Cambodia led by Pol Pot, responsible for the Cambodian genocide from 1975 to 1979.

Front

What does the term 'agrarian society' mean?

Back

An agrarian society is one that is primarily focused on agriculture as its means of subsistence.

Front

What was the impact of the Khmer Rouge on Cambodian society?

Back

The Khmer Rouge caused widespread devastation, including mass killings, forced labor, and the destruction of cultural heritage.

Front

Explain the significance of communal farms in Pol Pot's regime.

Back

Communal farms were part of Pol Pot's vision for agrarian socialism, where all citizens labored together for the state.

Front

What does the term 'genocide' refer to?

Back

Genocide refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group.