Genocides and Atrocities Portfolio worksheet
Atrocities
answers, and submit it for a portfolio grade.
Directions:
Portfolio
Use this worksheet to record your answers to the Genocides and
activity. When you are finished, save this worksheet with your
Genocides and Atrocities Portfolio
Africa.
your knowledge and understanding to another atrocity crime from the Middle East or
of the Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan to answer the questions below. Then apply
demonstrate your understanding about war crimes, crimes against humanity, and
genocide.
In this activity, you will use what you have learned about atrocity crimes to
Reference the table you completed about Rwanda, the Democratic Republic
Question 1
Revisit the table you completed for the framework analysis of atrocity crimes.
Reasonings Methods Consequences Risk Factors
Rwanda
Congo
Democratic
Republic of the
Sudan
South Sudan
Middle East atrocity
crime
Question 2
What are the similarities and differences between the atrocity crimes committed in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Middle East atrocity crime you researched? Consider the reasons for the atrocities, methods used, consequences, and risk factors.
Question 3
How did the international community respond to the atrocity crimes in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan? Was the response effective? What could have been done differently? How did the response to the Middle East atrocity crime compare?
Question 4
Discuss the role of individuals, governments, and international organizations in preventing and responding to atrocity crimes. What can be done to prevent future atrocities from occurring? What lessons can be learned from past atrocities in Africa and the Middle East?