Paul Rusesabagina
Rwandan Genocide
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Paul was born to a ________ father and a _______ mother.
Hutu, Tutsi
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The Tutsis rose up against the smaller ethnic group, the Hutus, in 1994 Rwanda. True or False? If false, explain.
False; The Hutus had risen up against the Tutsis in 1994 Rwanda. They were also the majority ethnic group.
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The name of Paul's first wife. They would have 3 children and move to Kigali before splitting due to Paul's travels to Switzerland, etc.
Esther
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Nickname for the country of Rwanda (le pays des mille collines)
"The land of thousands of hills"
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He became the hotel manager of this upper-class hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. He turned the place into a safe haven for Tutsis and Hutu moderates.
Milles Collines
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There were traditional, physical differences within the Rwandan population- it would define them into Hutus and Tutsis. What are these characteristics?
Hutus: Shorter, rounder, had flatter & wider noses, seen to be less attractive, poor workers Tutsis: Taller, slimmer, majestic, elegant, pointy & smaller noses, upper-classmen
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How did Paul meet Tatiana? What did he do in order to save her from prejudice and eventually marry her?
At a wedding; He had her job transferred to a hospital in central Kigali from her small town village.
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This group was responsible for much of the genocide against the Tutsis in 1994. They are known for their gruesome and quick methods of mass killings.
the Interahamwe
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During his childhood, what event changed him and brought about his nature of protecting others?
In the late 1950s, his parents helped some refugees and gave them shelter; the Hutu and Tutsi conflict would begin to arise during this time.
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"Cut the tall trees!" "Kill those cockroaches!" These phrases were often repeated and enforced through this kind of communication.
The RTLM radio
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This man eventually helps Paul save the Milles Collines and protect the survivors who took refuge there.
General Bizimungu
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The Milles Collines was built in 1973 by the Sabena Corporations, which was the national airline of which country?
Belgium
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When speaking of how he persuaded military officials to refrain from violence, he includes, "I poured more drinks and kept telling them they should leave in peace once again. It went on like this for _____ days."
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Explain the one particular event which had caused hatred between the Hutus and the Tutsis- leading up to the Rwandan Genocide.
On April 6, 1994, the Rwandan and Burundi Presidents' plane is shot down.
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Paul's best friend while he was in school. This friend would be expelled, for his dominant bloodline showed that he was a Tutsi.
Gerard
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Name of the Tutsi king.
Mwami
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Although he parted ways with Sabena, Paul took another job as hotel manager for the ____________. The Belgium corporation would be gone and they needed someone experienced to run this hotel.
Diplomates
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What is the name of the group that sent 2,500 troops from 23 countries to Rwanda? (It was headed by Canadian General Romeo Dallaire)
UNAMIR- United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda
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Who is Thomas Rupfure?
Paul's father and hero
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This conference in 1885 would ultimately lead to European influence and take over of Rwanda- it would also set the differences between the Hutus and Tutsis.
The Conference of Berlin
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