Parallel Journeys/Holocaust Vocabulary Quizizz

Which of the following is a synonym for "discrimination"?

• Equality

• Justice

• Prejudice

• Fairness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a euphemism?

• A direct and harsh word used in communication.

• A mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsh or unpleasant one.

• A synonym for genocide.

• A term used to describe a confined area within a city.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• "Final Solution"

• "Front lines"

• "Genocide"

• "Ghetto"

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is "dehumanization"?

• The act of providing equal rights to all individuals

• The process of treating people as if they are not human, often by taking away their rights, dignity, and humanity

• The act of promoting peace among different groups

• The process of giving human characteristics to animals or objects

What is the definition of a "bystander"?

• Someone who actively participates in an event

• Someone who leads a group in taking action

• Someone who sees something wrong but does not take part, intervene, or help

• Someone who supports a cause financially

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a ghetto?

• A cultural festival celebrated by a minority group.

• A type of traditional music developed by a minority group.

• A confined area within a city where a minority group is forced to live, often under harsh conditions.

• A term used to describe the act of genocide.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the term "genocide" refer to?

• The process of integrating a cultural group into a community.

• The act of preserving the cultural heritage of a group.

• The deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.

• The creation of a confined area within a city for a minority group.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the term "Aryan" as used by the Nazis?

• A term for people who were politically influential

• A term for people who were considered racially inferior

• A term for people of European descent considered racially superior

• A term for people who were religious leaders

What does the term "totalitarian" refer to?

• A democratic system of government

• A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial, requiring complete obedience to the state

• A government where power is distributed among multiple parties

• A government led by a council of representatives

What is the meaning of the term "ideology" ?

• The process of forcing a minority group to live in a confined area

• A set of beliefs or ideas that form the basis of a political or social system

• To set free from oppression, especially from an occupying force

• Extreme loyalty and devotion to one's own country

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2