REVIEW ASSIGNMENT: THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Medz Yeghern

TERMS, CONCEPTS, PEOPLE TO KNOW:

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Classification and symbolization: Using specific examples, describe how collective identity affected the peoples of the Ottoman Empire, and how the Armenians were generally treated.

2. Polarization and dehumanization: Using specific examples, describe how and why the minorities of the O.E., especially the Armenians, became viewed by many Turks as a threat.

3. Describe the Hamidian Massacres.

4. Organization and preparation: Using specific examples, describe events, policies, and laws that led to acts of genocide against the Armenians.

5. Using specific examples, describe efforts to exterminate Armenians. What were the final results of these efforts?

6. Denial: describe the debate going on today over the use of the term “genocide” regarding what happened to the Armenians during World War I.