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What was the main objective of the Nuremberg Laws?
What was the main objective of the Nuremberg Laws?
Which event is commonly referred to as Kristallnacht?
Which event is commonly referred to as Kristallnacht?
Which term describes the systematic extermination of a specific group of people?
Which term describes the systematic extermination of a specific group of people?
What ideology is primarily outlined in Mein Kampf?
What ideology is primarily outlined in Mein Kampf?
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What does the term Anti-Semitism refer to?
What does the term Anti-Semitism refer to?
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What was the Third Reich?
What was the Third Reich?
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Which of the following best describes a pogrom?
Which of the following best describes a pogrom?
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What was the primary function of concentration camps during the Holocaust?
What was the primary function of concentration camps during the Holocaust?
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What does the term 'Holocaust' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'Holocaust' primarily refer to?
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Study Notes
Holocaust Vocabulary
- Holocaust: The systematic genocide of millions of people, mostly Jews, during WWII, orchestrated by the Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler.
- Pogrom: Violent attacks against specific ethnic or religious groups, often targeting Jews, resulting in property destruction and loss of life.
- Anti-Semitism: Prejudice, discrimination, and hostility against Jews, often based on historical stereotypes and misconceptions.
- National Socialist Party: The political party, led by Hitler, known as the Nazis, that promoted extreme nationalism and racism in Germany.
- Mein Kampf: Hitler's book outlining his ideology, including anti-Semitic beliefs and plans for a "racially pure" society.
- Third Reich: The totalitarian Nazi regime in Germany (1933-1945) pushing racial purity goals and expansion.
- Nuremberg Laws: Laws enacted by the Nazis stripping Jews of their rights and defining Jewish identity in Germany.
- Kristallnacht: The "Night of Broken Glass" (November 9, 1938) pogrom, leading to widespread destruction of Jewish property and arrests.
- Concentration Camps: Facilities operated by the Nazis to detain and kill millions, including Jews and other persecuted groups, under horrific conditions.
- Genocide: The deliberate and systematic killing of a particular group of people, exemplified by the Holocaust.
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Test your knowledge of important terms related to the Holocaust. This quiz covers key concepts such as anti-Semitism, Hitler's ideology, and the events that defined this dark chapter in history. Challenge yourself to understand the language associated with one of the most significant atrocities of the 20th century.
