What Do You Know About The Darfur Genocide?

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    A genocide is defined as killing, causing serious bodily or mental harm and preventing births of ______

    • A specific national group
    • A specific ethnical group
    • A specific racial group
    • A specific religious group
    • All of the above
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What Do You Know About The Darfur Genocide? - Quiz
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This quiz is meant to raise awareness about the situation in Darfur.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the fighting between?

    • Two different tribes

    • Arabs and non-arabs

    • Hutu and Tutsi

    • Blacks and Whites

    • Rich and poor

    Correct Answer
    A. Arabs and non-arabs
    Explanation
    The fighting is between Arabs and non-Arabs. This suggests that there is a conflict or tension between these two groups, possibly due to differences in ethnicity, culture, or other factors. The answer implies that the fighting is not based on race (Blacks and Whites) or economic status (rich and poor), but specifically between Arabs and non-Arabs.

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  • 3. 

    When did the violence in Darfur first start?

    • 2001

    • 2002

    • 2003

    • 2004

    • 2005

    Correct Answer
    A. 2003
    Explanation
    The violence in Darfur first started in 2003.

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  • 4. 

    How did the conflict start?

    • Bombing in a main city

    • Government's drafting of soldiers

    • Accidental killing of 5 civilians by police

    • Rebellion attacks of government targets

    • Public protest against new law

    Correct Answer
    A. Rebellion attacks of government targets
    Explanation
    The conflict likely started with rebellion attacks on government targets. This suggests that a group or groups of individuals initiated a violent uprising against the government, targeting its institutions, infrastructure, or personnel. This act of rebellion would have set off a chain of events leading to a larger conflict between the rebels and the government forces. The other options listed, such as the bombing in a main city, government's drafting of soldiers, accidental killing of 5 civilians by police, and public protest against a new law, may be contributing factors or consequences of the conflict, but they do not directly explain how it started.

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  • 5. 

    Where is Darfur?

    • Northern Sudan

    • Southern Sudan

    • Eastern Sudan

    • Western Sudan

    • Central Sudan

    Correct Answer
    A. Western Sudan
    Explanation
    Darfur is located in western Sudan. This region has faced significant conflict and humanitarian crises over the years.

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    How many people have died as a result of the violence, hunger, and disease?

    • Up to 3,000

    • Up to 30,000

    • Up to 300,000

    • Up to 3,000,000

    • Up to 3.5 milion

    Correct Answer
    A. Up to 300,000
    Explanation
    The correct answer is up to 300,000. This suggests that the number of people who have died as a result of the violence, hunger, and disease is estimated to be within the range of 0 to 300,000.

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    When was the height of the violence in Darfur?

    • 2003-2004

    • 2003-2005

    • 2004-2005

    • 2004-2006

    • 2005-2006

    Correct Answer
    A. 2003-2005
    Explanation
    The height of the violence in Darfur occurred between 2003 and 2005. This period saw a significant escalation in conflict and atrocities in the region, with widespread violence, displacement, and human rights abuses. The conflict in Darfur began in 2003 when rebel groups took up arms against the Sudanese government, leading to a brutal response from government forces and allied militias. The violence reached its peak during this period, resulting in a humanitarian crisis with thousands of deaths and millions of people being displaced.

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