Practice Case Study: The Rwandan Genocide (1994) (1.3) - Conflict, Peace, and Human Rights

Practice: Case Study: The Rwandan Genocide (1994)

Lesson 1.3Conflict, Peace, and Human Rights

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What major event triggered the Rwandan Genocide?
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Look for the event that started the violence.
Question 2.
How many people were estimated to be killed during the Rwandan Genocide?
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Think about the figure commonly associated with this tragedy.
3Question 3.
What event triggered the Rwandan Genocide?
- A. The election of a new president
- B. The assassination of President Habyarimana
- C. A civil rights march
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Think of a shocking event that escalated tensions.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Gacaca courts were established to promote reconciliation and justice in Rwanda after the genocide.
- True
- False
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These courts were integral to community efforts after the conflict.
Question 5.
Evaluate the role of colonial history in creating the conditions for the Rwandan Genocide and propose a strategy for preventing future ethnic conflicts.
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Consider how historical divisions impact present relations.
Question 6.
Analyze the effectiveness of legal frameworks employed post-genocide in Rwanda and suggest alternative approaches to achieve reconciliation.
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Reflect on how different justice frameworks might engage communities.

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