HISTORY
In the _________ for Africa, the Rwanada region was claimed by __________.
P.g 189
Scramble, Germany
The Hutus made up ____ percent of the population and the Tutsis abput ____ percent.
85,15
What was a main catalyst for the genocide?
A plane carrying the Rwanda president was shot down. The Tutsis were blamed.
Many people tried to find shelter in churches or in United Nations buildings. Did these people survive?
No these people rarely ever survived.
Women were often raped and left with what type of disease?
HIVS and AIDS
In ____, the Tutsi Rwanda Patriotic Front invaded Rwanda.
1990
Why did the imperialistic powers give key position to the Tutsis?
They did this because the Tutsis were lighter in skin colour and looked more like the Europeans.
What was the main way people were killed?
The main way was through machetes. Victims were hacked to death.
Were there United Nations stationed in Rwanada? Did they help?
Yes there were, but they did not help as they were ordered to stand down.
To help rebuild the Rwanda community what type farms did international groups help?
Coffee bean farms.
A peace agreement in _______ ended the fighting, but not the hatred.
P.g 189
1993
The region that is now Rwanda was occupied by two main Indigenous groups: The Hutus and Tutsis. Who made up 85 percent and 15 percent of the population?
The Hutus made up 85 percent while the Tutsi made up 15 percent of the population.
How long did the genocide last?
It lasted 100 days.
Who was the lieutenant general that warned the UN of rising tensions?
Romeo Dallaire
What was used to try low level officials and ordinary people who took part in the genocide?
Gacaca Courts
What did Belgium do to differentiate the Hutus and Tutsis?
Traditionally who held positions of power? Who were the laborers considered to be considered socially lower?
The Tutsis held the position of power, while the Hutus were laborers and considered socially lower.
About how many people were killed?
What was the name of the book written by the general?
Shake Hands with the Devil
Women use papyrus and sisal fibres to make what?
Traditional baskets.
What year did the Belgians leave Rwanda?
1962
Why did the Tutsis flee after 1962?
Civil conflict broke out over who would have political power. When the majority Hutus formed a government racial tension became deadly causing many to flee.
Why did the genocide come to an end?
It came to an end mid July when RPF forces captured the capital city and established a new multi ethnic government
Why did the UN officials refuse to become involved in the conflict?
They refused because it was an internal affair and they did not want to seem they were taking sides.
What is AVEGA?
AVEGA is a national organization made up of 25 000 Rwanada women who survived the horrors and are trying to improve living condidtion for themselves, their own children and an estimated 95 000 children who were orphaned.