What Is The Holocaust?
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What was the Holocaust?
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The killing of millions of Jewish people
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The killing of millions of soldiers
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A Jewish holiday
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The war for America's independence
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What is Genocide?
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An insecticide that kills insects
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Killing a specific group of people
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The imprisonmnent of soldiers
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A genetic study of a specific group of people
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A. Killing a specific group of peopleExplanation
Genocide refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination or destruction of a specific group of people based on their ethnicity, religion, nationality, or other defining characteristics. It involves the intentional killing, causing of serious bodily or mental harm, or inflicting conditions of life that are calculated to bring about the group's physical destruction. This term is often associated with acts committed during times of war or conflict, where one group seeks to eliminate or eradicate another group entirely. Genocide is a grave violation of human rights and is considered a crime under international law.Rate this question:
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The Holocaust took place during what years?
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1900-1915
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1933-1945
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1985-1990
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2001
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A. 1933-1945Explanation
The correct answer is 1933-1945 because the Holocaust refers to the systematic genocide of approximately six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II. It started in 1933 when Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany and ended in 1945 with the defeat of the Nazis. This period saw the implementation of policies such as the Nuremberg Laws, Kristallnacht, and the establishment of concentration camps, leading to the mass murder of millions of innocent people.Rate this question:
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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany?
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Putin
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Hitler
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Bush
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Castro
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A. HitlerExplanation
The correct answer is Hitler. Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. He is known for his role in initiating World War II and implementing policies that led to the Holocaust, resulting in the genocide of millions of people, particularly Jews. Hitler's leadership and ideology were characterized by extreme nationalism, racism, and anti-Semitism. His reign ended with his suicide in his bunker in Berlin as Allied forces closed in on the city.Rate this question:
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How many people were killed as a result of the Holocaust?
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Millions
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Thousands
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Billions
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Houndreds
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A. MillionsExplanation
During the Holocaust, millions of people were killed. This genocide, carried out by the Nazis during World War II, targeted various groups, including Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, and others deemed undesirable by the regime. The exact number of victims is difficult to determine, but estimates suggest that approximately six million Jews and millions of others were murdered in concentration camps, through mass shootings, and in other ways. The Holocaust stands as one of the most horrific events in human history, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocent people.Rate this question:
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