Essential Holocaust Vocab. Quiz

Definition of "Genocide"

• Genocide is the peaceful coexistence of different groups.
• Genocide refers to the celebration of cultural diversity.
• Genocide is the voluntary migration of people to new regions.
• Genocide is the intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Defintion of "Holocaust"

• The Holocaust was a military strategy used by the Allies during World War II.
• The Holocaust was a cultural movement in Europe during the 1930s.
• The Holocaust refers to a series of peace treaties signed after World War II.
• The Holocaust was the genocide of Jews and other groups by the Nazis during World War II.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Definition of "Persecution"

• Persecution is the systematic mistreatment of individuals or groups based on identity or beliefs.
• Persecution refers to the celebration of cultural diversity.
• Persecution is the act of promoting peace among communities.
• Persecution is the legal protection of individuals from discrimination.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Definition of "Racism"

• Racism refers to the scientific study of human races and their characteristics.
• Racism is a form of cultural appreciation and understanding between different races.
• Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another, resulting in discrimination and prejudice.
• Racism is the belief that all races are equal and should be treated the same.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Definition of "Aryan Race"

• A classification system for modern political ideologies.
• A term used to describe all European ethnicities.
• A scientific theory about human evolution.
• A racial classification often associated with non-Jewish white people, misused to promote ideas of racial superiority.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Definition of "Nazi Party"

• A socialist party in Germany led by Karl Marx.
• A democratic party focused on civil rights in the 1960s.
• A far-left political movement in Italy during World War I.
• A far-right political party in Germany led by Adolf Hitler, known for its totalitarian regime and role in World War II.

Who was Adolf Hitler?

• Adolf Hitler was leader of the Nazi Party, who became Chancellor of Germany.

• Adolf Hitler was a President of Germany in the 20th century.

• Adolf Hitler was the King of Germany during WWII.

Definition of "Führer"

• An elected official

• Title for an absolute ruler

• A type of government
• Hitler's right-hand man

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "Concentration Camp?"

• A concentration camp is a type of educational institution.
• A facility for large groups of people, often under inhumane conditions, typically for persecution.

• A concentration camp is a place for training for German military officers.

• A concentration camp is a 19th and 20th century facility for the medical treatment for Jewish people.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Defintion of "Antisemitism"

• Antisemitism is prejudice or discrimination against Jews.
• Antisemitism is the study of Jewish history.
• Antisemitism refers to the celebration of Jewish holidays.
• Antisemitism is a form of support for Jewish culture.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C