Those that survived and the descendants of those that died in the mass killing of Armenians in Turkey during World War I commemorate the 100 year anniversary (2015) of the killings.

Practice questions (no need to submit):

1.  According to Document B, the 1915 massacre of Armenians
A. went unpunished.
B. was ineffective and unsuccessful.
C. was not as well documented as the 1896 massacre.
D. was committed with the knowledge of the Turkish government.

2.  Document C shows that the Turkish police
A. tried to protect the property off Armenian citizens, despite their government’s orders.
B. tried to help Armenian citizens as best as they could.
C. took part in stealing the property of Armenian citizens.
D. protested to the American embassy to try to help their friends.

3.  According to Document D, the Armenian Massacre and the Holocaust
A. were committed by the same people.
B. were carried out in a similar way.
C. had very few similarities, except for the large number of murders.
D. both took place in Germany.

4.  Explain the causes and effects of the Armenian Genocide.  Me sure to mention the following terms:
A. Social Darwinism
B. nationalism
C. imperialism
D. Industrial Revolution

Additional Readings:   History Channel: Armenian Genocide