Holocaust Vocabulary

Question 0

the German state-sponsored persecution and murder of European Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 - 1945

Answer 0

Holocaust

Question 1

prejudice against or hatred of Jews

Answer 1

anti-Semitism

Question 2

A Russion word meaning “to wreak havoc, to demolish violently”; historically, the term refers to violent attacks by loccal non-Jewish population on Jews in the Russian empire.

Answer 2

pogroms

Question 3

the culmination of a longer period of more sporadic street violence against Jews

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Kristollnacht (November 9 - 10, 1938)

Question 4

an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange.

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xenophobia

Question 5

Having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people; the saving of human lives; alleviate suffering.

Answer 5

humanitarian

Question 6

Outwardly appearing as such; apparent, evident, or conspicuous

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ostensibly

Question 7

A condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one.

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plight

Question 8

The policy of protecting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants.

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nativism

Question 9

The policy or doctrine of closing off one’s country from the affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances, foreign economic commitments, international agreements, etc. seeking to devote the entire efforts of one’s country to its own advancements and remain at peace by avoiding foreign entanglements and responsibilities.

Answer 9

isolationism

Question 10

To have a substantial effect; weigh heavily

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militated

Question 11

To go ashore from a ship; to leave an aircraft or another vehicle

Answer 11

disembark