Danish Resistance and Rescue Efforts During WWII

In 1940, the German army swiftly conquered several European countries, including Denmark, which surrendered quickly but resisted Nazi religious persecution. By September 1943, Denmark faced a mass deportation of Jews, prompting a remarkable response from its citizens. Henny Sinding, a young Danish woman, played a crucial role in rescuing Danish Jews by using her father's workboat, Gerta 3, to transport them to safety in Sweden. Despite challenges, she and her crew saved 300 Jews. Today, Gerta 3 is preserved in New York as a tribute to those who bravely resisted Nazi terror.

Which countries did the German army conquer in just three months during WWII?

• Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France

• Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Romania

• Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark

• Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

What was Denmark's stance on religious persecution during the German occupation?

• They remained neutral

• They supported it to avoid conflict

• They firmly opposed it

• They were indifferent

How did the Danish people respond to the threat of mass deportation of Jews in 1943?

• They fled the country

• They sprang into action to protect the Jews

• They collaborated with the Nazis

• They ignored the threat

Who was sent by Hitler to hunt down Denmark's Jews?

• Heinrich Himmler

• Hermann Göring

• Joseph Goebbels

• Adolf Eichmann

What was the name of the young woman who played a significant role in rescuing Danish Jews?

• Anne Frank

• Henny Sinding

• Sophie Scholl

• Eva Braun

What was the name of the workboat used by Henny Sinding to rescue Jews?

• Liberty

• Rescue 1

• Gerta 3

• Freedom

How many Jews did Henny Sinding and her crew manage to carry to safety?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Where is Gerta 3 currently located?

• Berlin Museum of History

• New York Museum of Jewish Heritage

• London War Museum

• Paris Holocaust Memorial

What does Gerta 3 symbolize today?

• The power of military might

• The success of Nazi operations

• The failure of the Danish resistance

• The bravery and resistance of the Danish people

What was the primary goal of the Danish resistance during the German occupation?

• To remain neutral

• To expand their territory

• To protect their Jewish citizens

• To support the German war effort