TED-Ed: Ugly History: Cambodian Genocide | Timothy Williams

The video discusses the rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, highlighting the genocide that killed a quarter of the population. It covers the political turmoil leading to their rise, the brutal policies they enforced, and the eventual intervention by Vietnamese troops. The aftermath includes ongoing civil war and efforts for justice through a UN-Cambodian tribunal. The complex reality of victimhood and perpetration is explored, emphasizing the broad impact on Cambodian society.

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia?

• Support from the United States

• Desire for a classless society

• Alliance with the French colonialists

• Economic prosperity

What event led to the overthrow of Prince Sihanouk in 1970?

• His support for American bombing in Cambodia

• His alliance with the Khmer Rouge

• His strict policies against communists

• His attempt to stay neutral in the Vietnam War

How did the Khmer Rouge regime enforce its vision of a classless society?

• By promoting religious freedom

• By increasing trade with Western countries

• By encouraging private property ownership

• By evacuating city residents to the countryside

What was a consequence of the Khmer Rouge's agricultural policies?

• Widespread starvation and malnutrition

• Improved living conditions

• Increased rice production

• Economic growth

Who intervened in Cambodia in 1979 to end the Khmer Rouge regime?

• United Nations peacekeepers

• Vietnamese troops

• French colonial forces

• American troops

What was the purpose of the UN-Cambodian Tribunal established in 2003?

• To try all Khmer Rouge members

• To provide economic aid to Cambodia

• To try top Khmer Rouge leaders

• To establish a new government

How do many Cambodians view the genocide today?

• As a minor historical event

• As a campaign of violence affecting the entire population

• As a successful revolution

• As a conflict between two ethnic groups