Irena Sendler Flashcard

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What percent of the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto survived the war?

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1% of the Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto survived the war.

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What was Irena Sendler's profession?

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Irena Sendler was a social worker.

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True or False: Irena was arrested by the Nazis.

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True, Irena Sendler was arrested by the Nazis.

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How did people find out about Irena Sendler's story?

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A group of school children told her story.

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True or False: Irena would smuggle children in toolboxes and sacks.

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True, Irena smuggled children in toolboxes and sacks.

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What was the main goal of Irena Sendler's actions during the Holocaust?

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To save Jewish children from the Nazis.

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What organization did Irena Sendler work with to help Jewish children?

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Irena Sendler worked with the Zegota, a Polish underground organization.

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What did Irena Sendler do to protect the identities of the children she saved?

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She kept detailed records of their real names and new identities.

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What was the fate of many children Irena Sendler saved after the war?

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Many children were reunited with their families, but some were not.

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What recognition did Irena Sendler receive for her bravery?

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Irena Sendler was recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem.