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