Review for Finals: Night - Chapter 1

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What is a ghetto?

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An area of a city which contains and restricts a certain portion of the population.

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Who was Moses Maimonides?

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A Spanish-born physician, philosopher, and religious scholar who fled to Egypt to escape anti-Semitism in Spain.

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Why was Moshe the Beadle deported?

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He was a foreign Jew.

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What is Passover?

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A holiday celebrating the Jews’ freedom from slavery in Egypt.

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What does it mean to be billeted?

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To be quartered or lodged, especially in reference to troops.

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Define Hasidism.

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A Jewish religious group known for its mystical beliefs and practices.

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What is the significance of the Talmud?

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A central text in Rabbinic Judaism, containing discussions and interpretations of Jewish law.

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What does anti-Semitism mean?

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Prejudice against, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews.

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What is the role of a physician in a community?

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To provide medical care and promote health among the population.

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What does it mean to flee from persecution?

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To escape from harm or oppression, often for reasons of race, religion, or political beliefs.