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1. What was Pol Pot's vision for Cambodia?
A capitalist democracy
A rural, classless society
Pol Pot sought to transform Cambodia into a classless society by eradicating urban centers, money, and education.
A modern industrial nation
A technological hub
2. What led to the end of Pol Pot's regime?
A UN intervention
An internal coup
Economic collapse
The Vietnamese invasion
The Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia in 1979 led to the collapse of Pol Pot's regime.
3. How did Pol Pot's policies impact Cambodia's population?
Boosted economic growth
Enhanced foreign relations
Led to mass genocide
Pol Pot's brutal policies resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.7 to 2 million Cambodians, marking a period of genocide.
Improved education standards
4. What characterized Pol Pot's governance style?
Laissez-faire policies
Extreme paranoia
Extreme paranoia and a pursuit of ideological purity characterized Pol Pot's rule, driving widespread atrocities.
Democratic principles
Religious tolerance
5. What remains a global reminder of Pol Pot's rule?
Cultural revitalization
Economic reforms
Ideological extremism's dangers
Pol Pot's legacy is a stark reminder of the perils associated with absolute power and radical ideologies.
Technological advancements
