Question
Which of the following fails to meet the legal definition of a mass atrocity?(1 point)
Responses
war crimes
war crimes
ethnic cleansing
ethnic cleansing
genocide
genocide
crimes against humanity
Responses
war crimes
war crimes
ethnic cleansing
ethnic cleansing
genocide
genocide
crimes against humanity
Answers
GPT-4o mini
All of the options listed—war crimes, ethnic cleansing, genocide, and crimes against humanity—are considered mass atrocities under international law. However, if you are looking for the option that traditionally may be viewed as not meeting the strict legal definition of mass atrocities, it would be **ethnic cleansing**.
Ethnic cleansing, while recognized as a heinous act and often associated with other recognized crimes like genocide or crimes against humanity, does not have a specific definition or is not explicitly defined as a crime under international law in the same way the other categories are.
However, the answer can vary depending on the context, as interpretations of what constitutes an atrocity can differ in legal and academic discussions.
Ethnic cleansing, while recognized as a heinous act and often associated with other recognized crimes like genocide or crimes against humanity, does not have a specific definition or is not explicitly defined as a crime under international law in the same way the other categories are.
However, the answer can vary depending on the context, as interpretations of what constitutes an atrocity can differ in legal and academic discussions.