The Path to Genocide

What does Anti-Semitism refer to?

• Hostility or hatred against Jews

• Support for Jewish culture

• Neutrality towards Jewish people

• Celebration of Jewish traditions

What was the Holocaust?

• A peace treaty

• Systematic detainment and execution of Jews

• A cultural festival

• An economic policy

What does the term "Genocide" describe?

• Economic growth of a nation

• Systematic elimination of a race or ethnic group

• Cultural exchange between nations

• Political alliance formation

What was the role of the Gestapo?

• German secret police

• Educational reformers

• Economic advisors

• Cultural ambassadors

What ideology was Nazi belief heavily based on?

• Economic theories

• Race

• Environmental conservation

• Technological advancement

What concept did Hitler adopt regarding race?

• Equality of all races

• Racial "survival of the fittest"

• Cultural diversity

• Technological superiority

What did the Reich Citizenship Law determine?

• Only people of "German or kindred blood" could be citizens

• All residents could be citizens

• Citizenship was based on economic status

• Citizenship was based on education level

What was Kristallnacht?

• A peaceful protest

• A series of violent attacks against Jews

• A cultural celebration

• An economic conference

What was the impact of the Nuremberg Laws on Jewish employment?

• Encouraged Jewish employment

• Prevented Jews from employing female maids under age 25

• Promoted equal employment opportunities

• Increased Jewish employment in government

How many Jewish men were arrested during Kristallnacht?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000