Intro to Holocaust

The word "Holocaust" means (a)   .

• Sacrifice by fire.
• Peaceful gathering.
• Cultural celebration.
• Political uprising.

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Who were considered "racially inferior" by the Nazis?

• Roma (Gypsies), European Jews, the disabled, and some Slavic peoples.

• Only Jewish people.

• Only political opponents.

• People from non-European countries.

In the context of Nazi Germany, who were the "SS"

• A volunteer rescue organization during World War II

• . A group of scientists tasked with developing advanced military technology

• The official organization for German propaganda and media control

• The Nazi Party's elite military-style group responsible for enforcing its policies

The ghettos were used as (a)   during the Nazi regime.

• Centers for education
• Segregated neighborhoods for Jews
• Military training camps
• Hospitals for the wounded

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What did the Allied forces do as they moved across Europe?

• They built new concentration camps

• They liberated concentration camp prisoners

• They retreated to their home countries

• They formed new alliances

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What was the fate of many Holocaust survivors after the war?

• They returned to their original homes

• They found shelter in displaced persons camps

• They were imprisoned again

• They joined the military

What were the Nuremberg Race Laws?

• Laws that promoted racial equality in Germany.

• Laws that restricted the rights of Jews and other minorities in Nazi Germany.

• Laws that encouraged immigration to Germany.

• Laws that established new political parties in Germany.

When were the Nuremberg Race Laws enacted?

• 1945

• 1941

• 1935

• 1933

Which group was primarily targeted by the Nuremberg Race Laws?

• Jewish people

• Political opponents

• Foreign diplomats

• Communists

What was the primary purpose of Nazi killing centers during the Holocaust?

• To systematically exterminate Jews and other targeted groups.

• To act as diplomatic negotiation sites.

• To provide medical care to war victims.

• To serve as military training facilities.