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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who coins the word "genocide" to describe the atrocities in Nazi Germany and in Turkey?
(a) Roosevelt.
(b) Karski.
(c) Lemkin.
(d) Zygielbojm.

2. In July 1995, Serb forces invade Srbrenica, which is considered a:
(a) Safe area.
(b) Refugee camp.
(c) Major city.
(d) Autonomous region.

3. 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) Terrorism.
(c) Warmongering.
(d) War crimes.

4. Lemkin believes that both the ___________ and _________ existence of groups needs to be preserved.
(a) Financial; physical.
(b) Cultural; psychological.
(c) National; cultural.
(d) Physical; cultural.

5. On what date is the law banning genocide passed?
(a) December 9, 1948.
(b) December 8, 1949.
(c) Not applicable; it was defeated on December 9, 1948.
(d) December 21, 1950.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which concentration center does British Independent Television gain footage of?

2. Power witnesses the Serbs' takeover of:

3. In 1948, Lemkin flies to _____________ to lobby the subcommittee that was preparing the actual text of the convention.

4. Talaat conducts the Armenian genocide because he feels there is no room for __________ in Turkey.

5. In what country is Power a journalist during the genocide that takes place in the former Yugoslavia?

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