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Modern Issues in Africa: Heritage of Colonialism

Question 5 • Rulewicz 7 Geography Q2/Q3/Q4 (2025-2026)

Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Hutu supremacy over Tutsi people contributed to the ethnic conflict between the two groups. The word underlined in the sentence above can best be defined as __________.

Answer
A
the state of being the most powerful
B
the intentional and organized killing of a group of people based on their ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or other trait
C
the extension of power of one nation over another, often by territorial acquisition
D
patriotism or devotion to one's country

Explanation

Supremacy means having the greatest power or authority over others. In the sentence, Hutu supremacy means the Hutu held dominant power over Tutsi people, so the best definition is “the state of being the most powerful.”

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