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1. What was Pol Pot's vision for Cambodia?
A technological hub
A capitalist democracy
A modern industrial nation
A rural, classless society
Pol Pot sought to transform Cambodia into a classless society by eradicating urban centers, money, and education.
2. What led to the end of Pol Pot's regime?
Economic collapse
The Vietnamese invasion
The Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia in 1979 led to the collapse of Pol Pot's regime.
An internal coup
A UN intervention
3. How did Pol Pot's policies impact Cambodia's population?
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
Improved education standards
Enhanced foreign relations
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?
Cultural revitalization
Ideological extremism's dangers
Pol Pot's legacy is a stark reminder of the perils associated with absolute power and radical ideologies.
Technological advancements
Economic reforms
