Odessa Pogrom of 1905

Which group is described as having been especially targeted and found hidden in cellars during the pogrom?

• The wealthy

• The aged and sick

• The police

• Foreigners

How did the authorities reportedly attempt to conceal the number of dead during the Odessa Pogrom?

• By burning the bodies

• By hiding them in cellars

• By shoveling dirt over them in large pits

• By sending them to another city

What does the term "pogrom" most closely mean in the context of this document?

• A peaceful protest

• A violent attack on a particular group

• A religious ceremony

• A political election

Which group was primarily targeted during the Odessa Pogrom of 1905?

• Russians

• Non-Jews

• Jews

• Armenians

Which newspaper reported that over 800 Jews were killed in the Odessa Pogrom?

• Pravda

• The Times

• Voskhod

• Odessa Daily

Which of the following best explains why Jews were scapegoated during the pogrom?

• They were the majority population

• They were blamed for societal problems

• They controlled the government

• They started the violence

What was the significance of the Odessa Pogrom in the context of the Russian Empire in 1905?

• It was the only pogrom in Russian history

• It was comparable in destruction and violence to other pogroms in the empire

• It led to immediate peace

• It was ignored by all newspapers