Holocaust Intro. Vocabulary

genocide

• systematic killing of a racial or cultural group

• a peaceful resolution to conflicts

• the promotion of cultural diversity

• the establishment of a new government

Judaism

• the monotheistic religion of the Jews.

• a polytheistic belief system from ancient Greece.

• a branch of Christianity focused on the New Testament.

• a philosophical movement emphasizing reason over faith.

forced-labor camps

• camps where prisoners were used as slave labor.

• camps for rehabilitation of prisoners.

• camps for educational purposes.

• camps for political prisoners.

persecution

• the abuse of a person or group because of their beliefs or appearance

• a form of entertainment involving dramatic performances

• a legal process for resolving disputes

• a method of scientific research involving experiments

Holocaust

• The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies.

• A term used to describe the economic crisis in Germany during the 1930s.

• A military strategy used by the Allies during World War II.

• A cultural movement in Europe during the 1920s.

tolerance

• acceptance

• rejection

• indifference

• hostility

extermination camps

• camps where men, women, and children were sent to be executed

• facilities for the rehabilitation of prisoners

• locations for agricultural training

• centers for medical research

dictatorship

• a form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.

• a system where power is distributed among various branches of government.

• a political system where citizens have the right to vote for their leaders.

• a form of government led by elected representatives.

oppression

• prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.

• a state of complete freedom and equality.

• a form of government that promotes individual rights.

• a temporary discomfort or inconvenience.

concentration camps

• detention centers for civilians considered enemies of the state

• places for educational training of military personnel

• facilities for the rehabilitation of criminals

• temporary shelters for refugees during conflicts