Did Nazi Religious Polices Achieve Their Aims

Question 1

Why were many Protestants willing to favour the Nazis?

Answer 1

Because they shares similar views on Family Values

Question 2

What year were two Protestant bishop arrested for opposing the Reich Church

Answer 2

1934

Question 3

What was created as opposition of Nazi polices as Protestants felt their religious traditional beliefs were threatened?

Answer 3

The Confessional Church, under the leadership of Martin Niemoller which attracted the support of 7000 out of 17000

Question 4

What were the polices the Nazis used to undermine the Church?

Answer 4

Closure of some Church schools
Removal of crucifixes from school walls and their replacement with swastikas
Banning of nativity plays and carols
Attacks on the Catholic Youth Movement
Arrest of pastors and priests
Confiscation of church funds

Question 5

What was the alternative to Christianity the Nazis attempted to establish?

Answer 5

The German Faith Movement

Question 6

What was the 4 key themes of the German Faith Movement?

Answer 6

A belief in the superiority of the Germanic races and opposition to Jewish people
The replacement of Christian ceremonies
A rejection of Christian ethics of mercy and forgiveness
A belief in the cult of Hitler’s personality

Question 7

What percentage of people joined the German Faith Movement?

Answer 7

5%