Nazi Culture Flashcards
1
Q
what was the policy of Gleichschaltung?
A
the need for tighter control over culture and education
2
Q
what was the main aim of Nazi culture?
A
to show that the German people were the Kulturtrager of Europe and that the Jewish-led corrupt culture had been threatening Germanic culture superiority
3
Q
when was the first mass book burning?
A
10 May 1933
4
Q
how many books were burnt on 10 May 1933?
A
25,000 books many of which were by Jewish authors
5
Q
what kind of art, music and theatre were seen as unacceptable?
A
expressionist
messages of pacifism
stuff which needed intellectual thought
individualism
6
Q
when were the Berlin Olympics?
A
1936
7
Q
how many Germans won a gold medal?
A
33 which was the most making them the victors
8
Q
when was Mother’s day celebrated?
A
on the birthday of Hitler’s mother
