The Holocaust Flashcards
(28 cards)
What was the Holocaust?
The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of around 6 million Jews and 5 million others by Nazi Germany (1933–1945).
Who were the primary victims of the Holocaust?
Victims included:
* Jews
* Romani people
* People with disabilities
* LGBTQ+ individuals
* Political opponents
* Others
When did Hitler rise to power?
1933
What significant event occurred in 1935?
The Nuremberg Laws were enacted.
What did the Nuremberg Laws entail?
Jews lost citizenship and basic rights; marriage with non-Jews was banned, and yellow star badges were introduced.
What happened during Kristallnacht?
Synagogues, homes, and shops were destroyed; Jews were fined 1 billion marks, and mass arrests began.
What were ghettos?
Walled areas where Jews were forcibly relocated, characterized by overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and lack of food or medical care.
Name an example of a ghetto.
Warsaw Ghetto (Poland)
What were concentration and extermination camps used for?
Victims were sent for forced labor, experiments, or execution.
Name notable concentration and extermination camps.
Notable camps include:
* Auschwitz
* Treblinka
* Dachau
* Buchenwald
What method was used to kill large groups in extermination camps?
Gas chambers using Zyklon B gas.
What was the Final Solution?
Nazi plan to exterminate all Jews in Europe.
What triggered the Final Solution?
Concerns about manpower and wartime logistics.
How many Jews were killed by 1945?
6 million
What are primary sources in Holocaust study?
Survivor testimonies, documents, and photos that offer direct evidence.
What do official Nazi records reveal?
They reveal planning, motives, and the system of genocide.
Why is studying the Holocaust important?
It builds empathy, awareness, and historical understanding; teaches tolerance, anti-racism, and human rights.
What role do memorials play in Holocaust study?
They preserve memory and prevent historical amnesia.
What is a limitation of Holocaust study regarding sources?
Some sources, like Nazi propaganda, are intentionally misleading.
What is a challenge related to incomplete records?
Nazis destroyed evidence; some mass graves are unmarked.
What is a potential issue in survivor testimonies?
Survivors may have memory gaps or emotional barriers.
What is a concern regarding the representation of victim groups?
Some victim groups are not widely documented.
What is Holocaust denial?
Ongoing attempts to distort or erase the truth about the Holocaust.
What does ‘Holocaust’ mean in Greek?
Holos (whole) + Kaustos (burned)
