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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In America, according to Power, the struggle to stop genocide is often determined by:
(a) Lobbyists.
(b) International politics.
(c) Domestic politics.
(d) Special interests and civil rights groups.

2. The term "class enemy" that is used by the Khmer Rouge often translated into which group of people?
(a) Clergy.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Intellectuals.

3. The United States has done ______________ in actual situations of crimes against humanity.
(a) Little.
(b) More than its fair share.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A great deal.

4. What group of people does Lemkin crusade on behalf of?
(a) European Jews.
(b) Romanian Gypsies.
(c) Armenians.
(d) French Basques.

5. In October 1945, the Nuremberg indictments all mention ______________ in an international legal setting, although it is not be mentioned in the convictions.
(a) Genocide.
(b) Warmongering.
(c) Terrorism.
(d) War crimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some who are opposed to the United States' ratification of the genocide treaty think it would be used to target the United States for its treatment of __________________.

2. The Allies set up an international military tribunal in ________________ to prosecute Nazi war criminals.

3. The Khmer Rouge, in conducting their genocide, eliminates anyone deemed a(n) __________or a(n) _________.

4. Ultimately, Lemkin's fight is for an international law on ________________.

5. Which of the following issues are not among those that the United States feared would be used against them under the genocide treaty?

(see the answer key)

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