Eric Garman

Bosnia Reading Questions

1. What religious tensions existed in Yugoslavia pre-and during
World War II?
- Republics had mixed populations and each religion was suspicious
of the others.
2. Why was Tito important in Yugoslavia?
- He was the leader that held the country together for 35 years.
3. What were Milosevics goals in Yugoslavia?
- To take over Slovenia and Croatia.
4. Who did Serbian nationalists target in the Bosnian genocide?
- Muslims and Croats.
5. What happened in Srebenica?
- There was a UN safe zone that Serbs killed Muslims in.
6. What does this incident suggestion about European leadership
and the role of the UN?
- It shows that the UN isnt that strong and that they play little role.
7. Who was responsible for eventual peace in Bosnia?
- The three person presidency.
8. In your own words, describe ethnic cleansing.
- A way to get rid of Muslims.
9. How did the map of Bosnia look after 1995?
- Diverse with religions.
10.
Describe 2 problems Bosnia is facing today.

- Violence in Kosovo
- Religious tension