Cambodian Genocide and Khmer Rouge

The Cambodian Civil War was intertwined with the Vietnam War, involving the Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian government. Supported by North Vietnam and China, the Khmer Rouge fought against the US-backed Cambodian government. The conflict escalated, leading to the Khmer Rouge's victory and the establishment of a harsh communist regime. This regime forced mass relocations and led to the Cambodian genocide, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction.

What was the main goal of the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian Civil War?

• To maintain neutrality

• To support the United States

• To spread communism

• To establish a democratic government

Who fled to Russia during the Cambodian Civil War to seek help?

• Richard Nixon

• Ho Chi Minh

• Prince Sihanouk

• Pol Pot

What was the primary method of support provided by the United States to Cambodia?

• Air bombings and financial aid

• Ground troops

• Cyber warfare

• Naval blockades

What type of government did the Khmer Rouge establish in Cambodia?

• Democratic Republic

• Monarchy

• Federal State

• Dictatorship

What was one of the major consequences of the Khmer Rouge regime?

• Technological advancement

• Economic prosperity

• Mass relocations and population control

• Increased foreign investment

Approximately how many Cambodian people died during the civil war?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 300,000

What event followed the Cambodian Civil War, leading to further atrocities?

• The Cambodian Economic Boom

• The Cambodian Genocide

• The Cambodian Renaissance

• The Cambodian Peace Treaty

Who was the dictator behind the Cambodian Genocide?

• Prince Sihanouk

• Pol Pot

• Ho Chi Minh

• Richard Nixon

How many people were estimated to have been killed during the Cambodian Genocide?

• 3 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

What was the name of the government established by the Khmer Rouge?

• People's Republic of Kampuchea

• Republic of Cambodia

• Kingdom of Cambodia

• Democratic Kampuchea