Understanding Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust: Vocabulary & Concepts

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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Understanding Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust: Vocabulary & Concepts

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a 1930s propaganda pamphlet

'Jewish influence is the root of all societal problems. We must protect our nation by removing this threat.' Provenance: Nazi propaganda material, 1930s.

1.
Define the term **anti-Semitism** based on the context of the Holocaust. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how propaganda, like Source A, contributed to anti-Semitic beliefs during the 1930s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Outline the meaning of the term **genocide** and its relevance to the Holocaust. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Compare the terms **anti-Semitism** and **racism** in the context of the Holocaust. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why understanding vocabulary like **persecution** and **discrimination** is important when studying the Holocaust. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse how the use of propaganda influenced public opinion about Jews in Nazi Germany. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Compare how anti-Semitic beliefs were expressed in different countries during the 1930s and 1940s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the importance of understanding vocabulary related to the Holocaust when analysing historical sources. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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