Rick Steves' Story of Fascism in Europe Pt 3

Rick Steves' Story of Fascism in Europe Pt 3

Multiple Choice

The Nazis had a high level of appreciation for modern art. (38:30)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which word means to behave in a socially accepted way and follow rules and standards?

• to rebel

• to contrast

• to conform

Multiple Choice

Under the Nazi regime, political opponents were forced to wear a yellow, six-pointed star known as the “Star of David.” (40:10)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

On Kristallnacht, the Nazis terrorized the Jews, attacking Jewish homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and synagogues. (41:16)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When World War II started, the western Allied powers were quickly successful at keeping Hitler from being able to expand his influence in Europe. (43:05)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Over 6 million Jews were killed in the Holocaust, many of them in death camps such as Auschwitz. (43:55)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Survivors of the Holocaust’s horrors generally want people to forget that such a terrible thing ever happened. (44:15)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Allied effort to defeat Hitler was led by Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. (45:41)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

“D-Day” refers to June 6, 1944, when Allies armies landed at Normandy, invading Northern France in order to gain a foothold in Europe so they could push towards Germany and achieve the final defeat of the Third Reich. (46:45)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Hitler killed himself near the very end of the war in Europe, but Mussolini survived and was put on trial for “waging aggressive war.” He was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. (48:10)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Spain stayed out of World War II and its fascist dictator, Francisco Franco, remained in power for decades past the end of the war. (49:38)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Germany now requires that all schoolchildren learn about the Holocaust; they even go to visit a concentration camp to learn about it. In addition, major cities in Germany have documentation centers where people can learn about the horrors of Nazism. (52:18)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Independent thinking, a free press able to critique leaders, educated voters, and respect for constitutional government and the rule of law are all important elements for making sure that fascist leaders do not come to power ever again. (53:19)

• True

• False