AntiSemitism (incomplete) Flashcards
What are some of the results of anti-Semitism?
Prejudice, discrimination and even attacks that lead to the death of Jews
During Henry VIII (8ths) reign, were Jews considered citizens in the areas where he was in power? Was that similar in other parts of Europe?
Yes, Jews were considered citizens. In other areas of the world however, Jews were not considered citizens.
How did the interaction of Jews and Non-Jews change with citizenship?
Jews were still not accepted by the population and Jews and non-Jews did not interact. There was still a lot of anti-Semitism.
What was the cause of much of the Medieval anti-Semitic views in Europe?
Religious Christian beliefs stated that everyone should be Christian developed fears of anyone who wasn’t. There was a desire of the Catholic Church to maintain control over the area and one religion would give them increased power.
(so Political and Religious)
What big event were Jews blamed for by Medieval Christians?
Murder of Jesus
Was blaming the Jews for the Murder warranted? If so explain.
It was not warranted. The only source of death of Jesus is from the Gospels, which were written 70-100 years after Jesus lived.
Who was in charge during the time of Jesus?
The Romans
After destruction of the temple, what was was the population fearful of?
The Romans hurting them
What are some ways Jews were negatively depicted/falsely accused of?
- Accomplices of “The Devil”
- Plotting to kill babies for religious ceremonies
- Sneaking into churches to desecrate holy ritual objects
Blood Libel
- what is it?
- why were these ideas created?
Old false allegations that Jews were responsible for murdering Christians (especially children). They were created as reasons to attacks Jews.
Why were the Jews the moneylenders?
Christian philosophy and rules often made it impossible to lend money because they could not charge interest. Jews could and therefore became the “bankers” of their time.
How did the anti-Semitism in Europe negatively affect the Jewish moneylenders?
People and countries did not want to pay money back. If they were to just foster more anti-Semitism, it would become more difficult to collect the money.
What happened when the Jewish moneylenders could not collect their money?
The Jewish community as a whole would suffer financially. Since the Jewish Communities had little interaction with the outside world, they depended on the profits made by people who could interact (moneylenders) to keep their economy within the community strong.
How did the church use its political power against the Jews?
The Catholic Church had crusades. They forced conversion, restricted activity and even expelled Jews from countries.
What were the consequences of not converting to Catholicism during the crusades?
Persecution, imprisonment, expulsion from countries, and even death
What countries were highly impacted by the crusades?
Spain, Portugal, Italy
What made someone Jewish pre-WWII? How did that impact the crusades?
The Catholics considered Jews followers of Judaism so if they converted them to Christianity, they would no longer be Jewish in the eyes of the Catholics.
How were Jews identified even before WWII? (What rules made that possible?)
Since you can’t always tell someone is Jewish by looks alone, Jews were forced to wear distinctive clothing.
During Modern European Anti-Semitism, how were Jews identified and was that similar or different from the times of the Crusades?
Jews in Modern Europe were now thought of as Jewish racially so, unlike the times of the Crusades where they felt Jews could be converted and no longer be Jewish. Being Jewish was considered permanent.
How did the interpretation of “who was Jewish” effect the thoughts of Jews at the time.
Non-Jews felt Jews were fundamentally (Racially) different from them and so were therefore dangerous.
What did/do Anti-Semitic people claim as the sources of their views? Why?
Influenced by a variety of “scientific, cultural, and economic” false and created ideas to make these ideas seem semi-intellectually based and not based on hatred and fear (which is what they are based on)
“Protocols of the Elders of Zion”
MAJOR “PROOF” OF THE LEVEL OF ANTISEMITISM FOUND IN EUROPE. Published as an anti-Semitic hoax. They wanted to be able to show evidence of a big claim that Jews were plotting to take over the world. It claimed it was from a secret meeting of Jews.
When was the term Anti-Semitism invented?
1879