Asked by Julie Moore on Jul 12, 2024
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What historical event is sometimes referred to as the "forgotten genocide"?
A) the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians by the Turkish government after World War I
B) the slaughter of the Tutsis in Rwanda
C) the death of 6 million Jews in Europe during World War II
D) attacks on ethnic minorities in the Darfur region of Sudan
Forgotten Genocide
Refers to historical mass slaughters that have received little recognition or have been overlooked in the annals of history.
Turkish Government
The governing structure of the Republic of Turkey, which operates under a parliamentary representative democratic republic where the President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government.
Armenians
Refers to the people of Armenia, a nation in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, or the Armenian diaspora worldwide.
- Gain knowledge about significant historical events involving genocide, racial, and ethnic conflicts.
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Dorothy NdukuJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The massacre of 1.5 million Armenians by the Turkish government after World War I is sometimes referred to as the "forgotten genocide" because it is not as well-known or recognized as other genocides such as the Holocaust or the Rwandan genocide.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge about significant historical events involving genocide, racial, and ethnic conflicts.