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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
The violent attacks against Jews known as ______ often led to the destruction of property.
The violent attacks against Jews known as ______ often led to the destruction of property.
pogroms
The political party led by Adolf Hitler was called the ______.
The political party led by Adolf Hitler was called the ______.
National Socialist Party
Adolf Hitler detailed his beliefs in a book titled ______.
Adolf Hitler detailed his beliefs in a book titled ______.
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The totalitarian regime established by the Nazis from 1933 to 1945 is referred to as the ______.
The totalitarian regime established by the Nazis from 1933 to 1945 is referred to as the ______.
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Study Notes
Holocaust Vocabulary
- Holocaust: The systematic and intentional murder of millions of people, primarily Jews, during World War II. It was orchestrated by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.
- Pogrom: Violent attacks against specific ethnic or religious groups, often resulting in the destruction of property and loss of life. Often targeted Jews.
- Anti-Semitism: Prejudice against Jews. It is rooted in historical stereotypes and misconceptions.
- National Socialist Party: The political party led by Adolf Hitler, known as the Nazis. They promoted extreme nationalism and racism in Germany.
- Mein Kampf: A book by Adolf Hitler outlining his ideology, including anti-Semitic beliefs. It laid out his vision for a racially pure society.
- Third Reich: The totalitarian Nazi regime in Germany from 1933 to 1945. Their policies focused on racial purity and expansion.
- Nuremberg Laws: Laws enacted by the Nazis that stripped Jews of their rights. They defined who was considered Jewish in Germany.
- Kristallnacht: A violent pogrom on November 9, 1938, targeting Jewish property. Also known as the "Night of Broken Glass."
- Concentration Camps: Facilities built by the Nazis to detain and exterminate people under horrific conditions. These camps targeted Jews and other groups.
- Genocide: The deliberate and systematic annihilation of a particular group of people. The Holocaust is an example of genocide.
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Test your knowledge of key terms related to the Holocaust. This quiz covers essential vocabulary such as anti-Semitism, the National Socialist Party, and the Nuremberg Laws. Understand the historical context and implications of these terms.
