Ethnic Conflict and Cleansing

The lecture discusses ethnic cleansing, defining it as the forcible removal of an ethnic group to create a homogeneous region. Historical examples include the Holocaust, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda. The lecture explores the ethnic diversity and conflicts in Yugoslavia, leading to balkanization, and the ethnic tensions in Africa, particularly in Rwanda and the DRC. The session concludes with a transition to political geography.

What is the primary goal of ethnic cleansing?

• To integrate different ethnic groups

• To create a homogeneous region

• To promote cultural diversity

• To establish a new government

Which historical event is considered the worst case of ethnic cleansing?

• The Bosnian War

• The Kosovo Conflict

• The Rwandan Genocide

• The Holocaust

What was a significant factor in the breakup of Yugoslavia?

• Cultural homogeneity

• Political stability

• Ethnic diversity and rivalries

• Economic prosperity

Which ethnic group was targeted for ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

• Serbs

• Bosnian Muslims

• Albanians

• Croats

What was the outcome of the peace accords in Bosnia in 1996?

• The international community withdrew support

• The country was unified under one government

• The country was divided into three regions

• The ethnic cleansing continued

What is the term used to describe the breakdown of a state through ethnic conflict?

• Industrialization

• Globalization

• Balkanization

• Colonization

Which ethnic group was primarily affected by the Kosovo conflict?

• Serbs

• Bosnian Muslims

• Croats

• Albanians

What was a major consequence of the ethnic conflict in Rwanda?

• Cultural integration

• Political stability

• Economic growth

• Refugee crisis

Which two ethnic groups were involved in the conflict in Rwanda?

• Hutus and Tutsis

• Serbs and Croats

• Albanians and Serbs

• Bosnian Muslims and Croats

What was the impact of the Rwandan conflict on neighboring countries?

• Increased tourism

• Inspiration for peace

• Spread of conflict

• Economic development