Understanding Key Terms in History

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What does the term 'systematic' imply when describing an action or process?

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Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

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What is the definition of 'anti-Semitic'?

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Hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews.

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Which ideology is characterized by the belief in the superiority of one race over others?

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Racism/Aryanism.

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What historical event is an example of a pogrom?

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The Russian Empire's attacks on Jewish communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Identify the historical event that is an example of genocide.

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The Holocaust.

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What does the term 'genocide' mean?

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The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group.

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What is the significance of the Holocaust in history?

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It serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of hatred, discrimination, and intolerance.

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Define 'prejudice'.

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A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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What is 'discrimination'?

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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

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What does 'racial superiority' mean?

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The belief that one race is inherently superior to others.