Genocide

Question 1

The first stage of Genocide?

Answer 1

Classification – Dividing people into “us” vs. “them” based on ethnicity, race, religion, or
nationality.

Question 2

The second stage of Genocide?

Answer 2

Symbolization – Assigning symbols or labels to differentiate groups (e.g., the yellow
star for Jews in Nazi Germany).

Question 3

The third stage of Genocide?

Answer 3

Dehumanization – The targeted group is compared to animals, vermin, or diseases to
strip away their humanity.

Question 4

The fourth stage of Genocide?

Answer 4

Organization – Genocide is always planned, often by the government, military, or
extremist groups.

Question 5

The fifth stage of Genocide?

Answer 5

Polarization – Propaganda is used to drive people further apart, laws may forbid social
interaction between groups.

Question 6

The sixth stage of Genocide?

Answer 6

Preparation – Victims are identified and separated, sometimes forced into ghettos or concentration camps.

Question 7

The seventh stage of Genocide?

Answer 7

Extermination – Mass killings begin, often justified as “cleansing” or “purification.”

Question 8

The eighth stage of Genocide?

Answer 8

Denial – The perpetrators deny genocide ever happened, destroy evidence, or blame
the victims.