What major event during WWII prompted Lemkin to coin "genocide"?
The Blitz
The Holocaust
Operation Barbarossa
Battle of Stalingrad
Answer
Genocide, coined during WWII by Raphael Lemkin, aptly describes the Holocaust's systematic extermination of European Jews by Nazi Germany. It extends beyond mere murder, encompassing acts such as forced relocation and cultural destruction. Lemkin's term encapsulates the intent to eliminate a specific group, ensuring their physical and cultural annihilation.
Unearthing Justice: The Raphael Lemkin Chronicle Quiz
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