Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide Concepts

Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, highlighting the term 'ethnic cleansing' and its legal implications. It explains why ethnic cleansing is not considered a crime under international law due to the lack of a clear definition. The term's historical context is explored, particularly its use during the Yugoslavian conflict. The video differentiates between ethnic cleansing and genocide, emphasizing the role of intent in classifying acts as genocide.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe the violence against the Rohingya people in Myanmar?

Ethnic Cleansing

Genocide

War Crime

Civil Unrest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is ethnic cleansing not considered a crime under international law?

It is not recognized by any country

It is a new concept

It lacks a clear legal definition

It is not violent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the term 'ethnic cleansing' first used on the world stage?

During World War II

During the Vietnam War

During the Yugoslavian conflict in the 1990s

During the Rwandan Genocide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the United Nations Commission of Experts in the 1990s?

To define ethnic cleansing

To investigate violations of international humanitarian law

To create new international laws

To mediate peace talks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between ethnic cleansing and genocide?

Genocide is less severe than ethnic cleansing

Ethnic cleansing is about intent, genocide is about geography

Genocide is about intent, ethnic cleansing is about geography

Both are the same

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when has genocide been recognized as a crime under international law?

1948

1950

1960

1945

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide define?

Acts of violence against groups with intent to destroy them

Acts of violence during war

Acts of violence against governments

Acts of violence against individuals

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