Naming and defining genocide Flashcards
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What was the action of genocide referred as prior to WWII?
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“Crime without a name,” by Winston Churchill
2
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Who is Raphael Lemkin?
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The man who created the term of genocide within 4 years and persuaded the UN to draft a convention against genocide.
3
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What ideas did Lemkin present to support genocide?
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Barbarity and Vandalism
4
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What is the meaning of the word genocide?
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Genos meaning race or tribe and Cide meaning killing in greek.
5
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What is genocide according to Lemkin?
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The intentional destruction of national and ethnic groups based on collective identity. Aims to annihilate the group themselves. Not limited to physical destruction.
6
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What groups are left out of Lemkins definition?
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Social and political groups
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