Task 1: Read the article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6045182.stm) and answer the questions that follow about the Armenian Genocide.
1. When did the Armenian Genocide occur?
2. How did it begin and what were the circumstances behind it?
3. Why is there controversy surrounding the genocide?
4. When do Armenians mark the start of the genocide and why?
5. Describe how Turkey views the events.
1. When did the Armenian Genocide occur?
2. How did it begin and what were the circumstances behind it?
3. Why is there controversy surrounding the genocide?
4. When do Armenians mark the start of the genocide and why?
5. Describe how Turkey views the events.
