Unit 7, Part 3: The Holocaust; World War II

Multiple Choice

What was one of the first moves taken by Hitler after taking power in Germany in 1933?

• He ordered all 'non-Aryans' to be removed from government jobs

• He declared war on neighboring countries

• He abolished all political parties except the Nazi party

• He established concentration camps immediately

Open Ended

Why is it important to learn about the Holocaust and its impact on history?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main reasons Jews were targeted by the Nazis in Germany?

• They were blamed for Germany's economic problems and defeat in World War I

• They were seen as a scapegoat for societal failures

• They were considered a threat to German culture

• They were the largest religious group in Germany

Multiple Choice

The Nuremberg Laws classified people based on their ___ ancestry.

• German
• Jewish
• Italian
• French

Multiple Choice

How did the Nuremberg Laws affect the rights and daily lives of Jews in Germany?

• The Nuremberg Laws provided economic benefits and protections for Jewish citizens.
• The Nuremberg Laws had no impact on the daily lives of Jews in Germany.
• The Nuremberg Laws enhanced the rights of Jews, promoting their integration into society.
• The Nuremberg Laws severely restricted the rights of Jews, leading to their social isolation, economic disenfranchisement, and increased persecution in Germany.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Kristallnacht is correct?

• It was a peaceful protest by Jews against Nazi policies

• It marked the beginning of Jewish persecution in Germany

• Nazi storm troopers attacked Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues

• Jews were rewarded for their loyalty to Germany

Multiple Choice

After Kristallnacht, why did many Jewish refugees struggle to find countries willing to accept them?

• Most countries were unwilling to take in poor immigrants

• They were considered dangerous by other nations

• They refused to leave Germany

• They had too much wealth to be considered refugees

Multiple Choice

What happened to the majority of the passengers on the St. Louis after the ship was forced to return to Europe?

• They were granted asylum in America

• They were sent to concentration camps in America

• More than half were later killed in the Holocaust

• They returned safely to their home countries

Open Ended

Explain the significance of Hitler's 'Final Solution' and how it impacted the Jewish population in Europe.

Multiple Select

Which groups were targeted by the Nazis for persecution and death, according to the slides?

• Jews

• Communists

• Jehovah's Witnesses

• Homosexuals

Multiple Choice

Jews were forced into overcrowded ___ in certain Polish cities during the Holocaust.

• shelters
• barracks
• camps
• ghettos

Multiple Choice

What was the original purpose of Nazi concentration camps?

• To provide shelter for refugees

• To imprison political opponents and protestors

• To serve as military training grounds

• To educate Jewish children

Multiple Choice

Which color triangle was used to identify political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Pink

Multiple Choice

What new method of mass murder did the Nazis add during the final stage of the 'Final Solution' in early 1942?

• Shooting

• Starvation

• Poison gas

• Hanging

Multiple Choice

The first Nazi death camp to begin operating in Poland was ___ .

• Sobibor
• Treblinka
• Belzec
• Chelmno

Open Ended

Describe the process that prisoners went through upon arrival at Auschwitz and how it determined their fate.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were methods used by the Nazis for mass exterminations in the death camps?

• Gas chambers

• Crematoriums

• Medical experiments

• Electric chairs

Multiple Choice

What was one reason the global response to Nazi violence against Jews was limited during the early years of the Holocaust?

• The world was focused on the war

• There was no evidence of violence

• All countries supported Nazi policies

• Jews were not allowed to leave Europe

Multiple Select

Which individuals took significant actions to help Jews escape the Nazis during the Holocaust?

• King Christian X

• Aristides de Sousa Mendes

• Raoul Wallenberg

• Adolf Eichmann

Multiple Choice

What was the main task of the War Refugee Board created by President Roosevelt in January 1944?

• To organize military attacks on Nazi camps

• To rescue Jews in Hungary, Romania, and other parts of Europe

• To negotiate peace with Nazi Germany

• To provide financial aid to European countries

Multiple Choice

An estimated ___ million Jews died in the death camps and Nazi massacres during the Holocaust.

• 6
• 4
• 8
• 10

Multiple Choice

What was one of the first moves in Hitler's campaign for racial purity after he took power in Germany in 1933?

• He ordered all 'non-Aryans' to be removed from government jobs

• He declared war on neighboring countries

• He established concentration camps immediately

• He abolished all political parties except the Nazi party

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the Holocaust, what questions do you still have or what would you like to learn more about regarding this period in history?