"A Problem From Hell:" America and the Age of Genocide Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Samantha Power
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"A Problem From Hell:" America and the Age of Genocide Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Samantha Power
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Turkey claims its actions are necessary to suppress _______________.
(a) Armenian attempts to convert Turkey's Muslims to Christianity.
(b) A disease outbreak among the Armenians.
(c) Armenian revolt.
(d) Armenian birth rates.

3. When the United States sets up the Committee on Armenian Atrocities, what does the group not call for on behalf of the Armenians?
(a) Public awareness.
(b) Diplomatic intervention.
(c) Military intervention.
(d) Financial relief.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the person who assassinates Talaat in 1921?

2. As information about Hitler's extermination of the Jews becomes more widespread, what is the reaction of the majority of people?

3. Key to the definition of genocide is that it is an attempt to wipe out an entire:

4. The Allies have ____________ intelligence on Hitler's extermination of European Jews.

5. The author focuses on which country's response to genocide?

(see the answer key)

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