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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Allies set up an international military tribunal in ________________ to prosecute Nazi war criminals.
(a) Nuremberg.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

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

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

4. When the safe area of Zepa is in danger from the Serbs, the Allies state they would only react with air power under what circumstance?
(a) If Zepa was attacked.
(b) If Macedonia was attacked.
(c) If UN troops were attacked.
(d) If Gorazde was attacked.

5. President Carter makes the first public condemnation of the Khmer Rouge in ____1978.
(a) January.
(b) August.
(c) April.
(d) September.

Short Answer Questions

1. The town of Halabja becomes known as the Kurdish ____________.

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

3. What American institution presents some discussion on actions that the U.S. could have taken to help Jews?

4. Some countries, like France and Belgium, have investigated their roles in the __________ genocide but the United States has been resistant to this idea.

5. Historically, according to Power, the United States has been ____________ to recognize and act when genocide occurred.

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