Poverty in the Jewish ghetto, Warsaw, 1940

The transcript describes the establishment of the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw, highlighting the construction of walls and the restrictions imposed on Jews. It details the dire living conditions, overcrowding, and the severe lack of food, leading to starvation and disease. The ghetto's population swells with refugees, and the streets are filled with beggars suffering from hunger.

What was the primary role of Jewish masons during the establishment of the ghetto?

• To guard the entrances of the ghetto

• To build the walls under Nazi supervision

• To distribute food rations

• To design the layout of the ghetto

What restriction was placed on Germans and Poles entering the ghetto?

• They could enter only with a special permit

• They could enter but not carry packages

• They could enter only during the day

• They could not enter at all

What was the official daily calorie ration for Jews in the ghetto?

• 150 calories

• 300 calories

• 500 calories

• 1000 calories

What was a significant consequence of the overcrowding in the ghetto?

• Decreased population

• Improved living conditions

• Increased employment opportunities

• Widespread disease and starvation

What was a common sight in the ghetto as it became more crowded?

• People celebrating festivals

• Beggars and exhausted individuals

• Construction of new housing

• New businesses opening