Hitler's Rise to Power and the Occult

Hitler's Rise to Power and the Occult

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores Adolf Hitler's belief in astrology and superstition, focusing on his interaction with astrologer Eric Jan Hanussen. Hanussen predicted Hitler's rise to power, suggesting a mandrake root as a good luck charm. Within 30 days, Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, coinciding with Hanussen's prediction. The Reichstag fire further enabled the Nazis to consolidate power, leading to the elimination of rivals, including astrologers and occultists.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Hitler reportedly meet that made a significant prediction about his future?

A famous scientist

A military general

A renowned astrologer

A political leader

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Husen suggest Hitler should find to help him achieve his goals?

A sacred relic

A rare gemstone

A mystical book

A mandre root

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Husen find the mandre root for Hitler?

In a butcher's backyard

In a forest

In a museum

In a church

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the verses written by Husen?

They were a political manifesto

They predicted a war

They described a bond between Hitler, Husen, and the mandre

They foretold Hitler's downfall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major political change occurred for Hitler within 30 days of receiving the mandre?

He was imprisoned

He became Chancellor of Germany

He was exiled

He became President

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What vision was reportedly seen during a seance led by Husen?

A great flood

A new star

A building on fire

A solar eclipse

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event occurred the day after the seance that benefited the Nazis?

An election was held

A new law was passed

The Reichstag building caught fire

A peace treaty was signed

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