Holocaust Quiz

What was the Holocaust?

• The mass murder of millions of innocent people during the Second World War.

• A political movement in Germany during the 20th century.

• A peace treaty signed after the First World War.

• An economic crisis in Europe during the 1930s.

Approximately how many people lost their lives during the Holocaust?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

• Up to 17 million

Which group was the largest victim of the Holocaust?

• People of color

• People with disabilities

• Jewish people

• Teachers

Who led the Nazi Party?

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Adolf Hitler

What did the Nazi Party believe about the people of Germany?

• They were responsible for the problems Germany faced.

• They were born to rule over 'inferior races.'

• They should leave Germany.

• They should support other countries.

What were Jewish people required to wear under anti-Semitic rules?

• Red armbands

• Blue badges

• Yellow badges or white armbands with the Star of David

• Green hats

When did the Second World War begin?

• 1918

• 1939

• 1945

• 1950

What was the main purpose of the concentration camps set up by the Nazi Party?

• To provide shelter for refugees

• To educate people about Jewish culture

• To cause the death of Jewish people

• To train soldiers for the war

What happened to prisoners in the concentration camps?

• They were given food and water

• They were allowed to leave freely

• They were forced to live in horrible conditions

• They were treated with respect

When were the prisoners in the concentration camps freed?

• At the start of World War II

• In 1942

• At the end of World War II in 1945

• In 1950