The Origins
Which European country colonized Rwanda and issued ethnic ID cards?
Belgium
For how many days did the genocide last?
100 Days
What was the name of the Hutu militia that led the killings?
The Interahamwe
What is the capital city of Rwanda?
Kigali
What is the famous two-word phrase used to vow genocide never happens again?
"Never Again"
Which ethnic group was the minority favored by the Belgians?
The Tutsis
What was the primary weapon used by the militias?
Machetes
Who was the RPF leader who became President after the genocide?
Paul Kagame
What were the community-led courts called?
Gacaca Courts
This international organization withdrew its peacekeepers early on.
The United Nations (UN)
What major event happened to the President’s plane on April 6, 1994?
It was shot down
Approximately how many people were killed in total?
800,000 to 1,000,000
What was the name of the Hutu President whose death triggered the violence?
Juvénal Habyarimana
These were removed from ID cards to promote national unity.
Ethnic Labels/Categories
What medium (technology) was used to spread hate propaganda?
The Radio
What does the acronym RPF stand for?
Rwandan Patriotic Front
Which group was targeted besides the Tutsis?
Moderate Hutus
Who was the UN General who tried to warn the world of the genocide?
Roméo Dallaire
What is the modern national identity used today (e.g., "I am...")?
"I am Rwandan"
In which neighboring country did many perpetrators hide after the war?
Zaire (now DR Congo)
What is the name of the radio station that broadcasted hate speech?
RTLM
What did the radio call Tutsis to dehumanize them?
"Inyenzi" (Cockroaches)
Which country sent "Operation Turquoise" late in the conflict?
France
What was the main goal of the Gacaca courts besides justice?
Reconciliation
What 1948 international document did the world fail to uphold?
The Genocide Convention