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The genocide of millions of people during World War II is known as the ______.
The genocide of millions of people during World War II is known as the ______.
Holocaust
Violent attacks against specific ethnic or religious groups are referred to as ______.
Violent attacks against specific ethnic or religious groups are referred to as ______.
pogrom
Prejudice and hostility directed against Jews is known as ______.
Prejudice and hostility directed against Jews is known as ______.
anti-Semitism
The political party led by Adolf Hitler is called the ______.
The political party led by Adolf Hitler is called the ______.
Adolf Hitler wrote ______, outlining his anti-Semitic beliefs.
Adolf Hitler wrote ______, outlining his anti-Semitic beliefs.
The totalitarian regime established by the Nazis from 1933 to 1945 is known as the ______.
The totalitarian regime established by the Nazis from 1933 to 1945 is known as the ______.
The ______ were laws enacted by the Nazis that stripped Jews of their rights.
The ______ were laws enacted by the Nazis that stripped Jews of their rights.
Kristallnacht, or the 'Night of Broken Glass,' took place on November 9, ______.
Kristallnacht, or the 'Night of Broken Glass,' took place on November 9, ______.
The facilities established by the Nazis to detain and exterminate people are known as ______.
The facilities established by the Nazis to detain and exterminate people are known as ______.
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Holocaust
Holocaust
The genocide of millions of people, primarily Jews, during World War II, orchestrated by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.
Pogrom
Pogrom
Violent attacks against specific ethnic or religious groups, particularly Jews, often resulting in destruction of property and loss of life.
Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism
Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed against Jews, often rooted in historical stereotypes and misconceptions.
National Socialist Party (Nazis)
National Socialist Party (Nazis)
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Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf
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Third Reich
Third Reich
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Nuremberg Laws
Nuremberg Laws
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Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht
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Concentration Camps
Concentration Camps
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Study Notes
Holocaust Vocabulary
- Holocaust: The systematic killing of millions of people, mainly Jews, during World War II, instigated by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.
- Pogrom: Violent attacks on specific ethnic or religious groups, historically targeting Jews, often causing destruction and loss of life.
- Anti-Semitism: Discrimination or hostility directed specifically against Jewish people, frequently based on false stereotypes and prejudices.
- National Socialist Party: The German political party, led by Adolf Hitler and known as the Nazis, promoting extreme nationalism and racism.
- Mein Kampf: Hitler's book expressing his ideologies, including anti-Semitic views and a vision for a racially pure society.
- Third Reich: The totalitarian German regime (1933-1945) established by the Nazis, determined to implement their policies of racial purity and expansion.
- Nuremberg Laws: Nazi laws that diminished Jewish rights and defined who was considered a Jew in Germany.
- Kristallnacht: A violent pogrom, "Night of Broken Glass" (November 9, 1938), marked by extensive destruction of Jewish property and widespread arrests.
- Concentration Camps: Facilities built by the Nazis to imprison and kill millions, including Jews and other targeted groups, under brutal conditions
- Genocide: The purposeful destruction of a specific group of people, notably exemplified during the Holocaust.
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Test your knowledge of key terms related to the Holocaust and its historical context. This quiz covers essential vocabulary such as anti-Semitism, pogroms, and significant figures like Adolf Hitler. Strengthen your understanding of this crucial period in history.
