Holocaust and WWII Terminology | Diary of Anne Frank (Play)

Aryan

• A term used by the Nazis to describe a 'master race' of non-Jewish Caucasians with Nordic features.

• A historical term for ancient Indian people.

• A modern term for people of Indian descent.

• A term used to describe people of African descent.

Crematorium

• A place where a body is buried

• A place where a body is cremated (burned to ash).

• A place where bodies are preserved

• A place where bodies are displayed

Chancellor

• The head of government in some European countries.

• A title for a university president.

• A ceremonial position with no real power.

• The leader of the opposition party.

Scapegoat

• A person who is praised for their achievements

• Someone who is blamed for others’ mistakes or problems

• A leader who takes responsibility for a team's failures

• An individual who benefits from others' misfortunes

Antisemitic

• Prejudiced against Jewish people. Antisemitism has led to extreme hostility and violence against Jewish people.

• A term used to describe a strong dislike for all religions.

• A political ideology that promotes equality among all races.

• A cultural movement that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Death March

• Prisoners were moved to camps in Germany during the war.

• Prisoners were given ample food and rest during the marches.

• Prisoners were allowed to travel in comfortable vehicles.

• Prisoners were moved from camps near the front to forced labor camps inside Germany.

Axis Powers

• An alliance headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied powers.

• A military strategy used by the Allied powers during World War II.

• A peace treaty signed between Germany and France after World War I.

• A political ideology that promotes nationalism and militarism.

Allied Powers

• A coalition of countries opposing the Axis powers during WWII, including the United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union, and China.

• A military alliance formed in 1914 during World War I.

• A group of countries that remained neutral during WWII.

• An economic alliance established after WWII to promote trade.

Annex

• A building joined to another building to provide extra space.

• A type of architectural style popular in the 19th century.

• A legal document outlining property ownership.

• A decorative feature on the exterior of a building.

Boycott

• To support an organization publicly and financially.

• To stop supporting or doing business with an organization as a punishment or protest.

• To promote a product through advertising and marketing.

• To collaborate with others for a common goal.