How much do you know about Irena Sendler's heroic actions during the Holocaust?
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How much do you know about Irena Sendler's heroic actions during the Holocaust?

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Who was Irena Sendler and how did she save Jewish children during the Holocaust?

Irena Sendler was a senior administrator in the Warsaw Social Welfare Department who saved 2,500 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto. She found non-Jewish families to adopt the children and hid them in safe places.

How did Irena Sendler save Jewish children during the Holocaust?

Irena Sendler saved Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto and finding non-Jewish families to adopt them.

What was Zegota and what was Irena Sendler's role in it?

Zegota was the Council for Aid to Jews, and Irena Sendler joined the organization and directed the efforts to rescue Jewish children.

What was Irena Sendler's role in the Warsaw Social Welfare Department during the Holocaust?

<p>Irena Sendler was a Senior Administrator in the Warsaw Social Welfare Department during the Holocaust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Irena Sendler provide assistance to Jews registered under fictitious Christian names?

<p>Irena Sendler provided clothing, medicine, and money for the Jews registered under fictitious Christian names while she was a senior administrator in the Warsaw Social Welfare Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Zegota, and how did Irena Sendler contribute to its efforts during the Holocaust?

<p>Zegota was the Council for Aid to Jews, and Irena Sendler joined it and directed the efforts to rescue Jewish children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Irena Sendler's story gain international recognition?

<p>Irena Sendler's story gained international recognition after four young students wrote a play about her heroic actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who uncovered Irena Sendler's story and how did it gain international recognition?

<p>Four young students uncovered Irena Sendler's story and wrote a play about her heroic actions, which gained international recognition and brought Irena's story to a wider public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Irena Sendler pass away?

<p>Irena Sendler passed away on May 12th, 2008.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Irena Sendler pass away?

<p>Irena Sendler passed away on May 12th, 2008.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • The Holocaust resulted in the systematic annihilation of six million Jews.
  • Two out of every three European Jews were killed by the Nazis.
  • Irena Sendler saved 2,500 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto.
  • She found non-Jewish families to adopt the children and hid them in safe places.
  • Irena was a Senior Administrator in the Warsaw Social Welfare Department.
  • She provided clothing, medicine, and money for the Jews registered under fictitious Christian names.
  • Irena joined Zegota, the Council for Aid to Jews, and directed the efforts to rescue Jewish children.
  • Irena's story was uncovered by four young students who wrote a play about her heroic actions.
  • The play gained international recognition and brought Irena's story to a wider public.
  • Irena Sendler passed away on May 12th, 2008.

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Test your knowledge about the inspiring story of Irena Sendler, a Senior Administrator in the Warsaw Social Welfare Department who saved 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust. Learn about her heroic actions in directing the efforts to rescue Jewish children and uncovering her story through a play written by four young students. This quiz will challenge your understanding and appreciation of Irena Sendler's courageous acts.

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