10 Questions
What were some examples of ideological opponents in the Third Reich?
Socialists, communists, and Pastor Niemöller
Which four groups were considered 'biologically inferior' by the Nazis?
Gypsies, Slavs, Jews, mentally and physically disabled
Which law allowed compulsory sterilisation of those with hereditary conditions ?
'The Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased Offspring'
What was the fate of many socialists and communists in the early years of the Third Reich?
Sent to concentration camps
Name a well-known priest who was imprisoned for political opposition the Nazi regime.
Pastor Niemöller
What was the term used to describe individuals whose social behavior was not viewed as acceptable according to the Nazis?
Asocials
What was the purpose of the Reich Central Office for the Combating of Homosexuality and Abortion established in 1936?
To combat homosexuality and abortion.
What was the purpose of 'Operation T4' initiated by Hitler in 1939?
To use euthanasia for children with severe disabilities.
How many homosexuals were estimated to have been imprisoned by the Nazis?
Between 10,000 and 15,000 homosexuals.
What led to the halt of 'Operation T4' in 1940–1?
Public rumours and Catholic opposition.
Test your knowledge on who were considered outsiders in the Third Reich, how they were treated, and the ideological opponents of Nazism. Explore the patterns and trends in discrimination and persecution during the Nazi era.
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