Antisemitism Throughout History - 11 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does antisemitism mean?
Hostility toward, or discrimination against, Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group.
When did prejudice against Jews begin?
As early as Roman times, over 2,000 years ago.
Why were Jews targeted in Christian Europe?
Christians believed Jews had killed Jesus and saw Judaism as a rival religion.
What happened to Jews in the 14th century during the Black Death?
They were falsely accused of poisoning wells and causing the plague.
What is a scapegoat?
A person or group blamed for problems they did not cause.
What laws were used to discriminate against Jews in medieval Europe?
Laws that restricted where Jews could live, work, and what clothes or badges they had to wear.
What is a pogrom?
A violent attack or massacre against Jews, often officially supported or ignored.
What happened in Russia in 1885 according to Source F?
A Jewish family was badly beaten in a pogrom, and Jewish people were suffering from hunger and cold.
What does Source C reveal about the King of England’s views in 1290?
He believed Jews were greedy and not to be trusted, and ordered their expulsion.
What happened to Jews in England in 1190?
A violent attack occurred in York, where many Jews were killed after being trapped in a castle.
When were Jews expelled from England, and when were they allowed to return?
Expelled in 1290, allowed to return in 1655.
What did Jews often become in times of crisis like plagues?
Scapegoats, blamed for problems such as disease and famine.
