Understanding Antisemitism Through History

What has been a significant trend in antisemitic incidents in the US over the past 40 years?

• They have reached the highest levels in 40 years.

• They have slightly increased.

• They have remained the same.

• They have decreased significantly.

During the Middle Ages, what false accusation was made against Jews regarding the bubonic plague?

• They were accused of curing it with secret remedies.

• They were accused of spreading it by poisoning wells.

• They were accused of ignoring it.

• They were accused of starting the plague with magic.

What was the 'blood libel' accusation against Jews?

• That they used Christian blood in religious rituals.

• That they were responsible for economic downturns.

• That they refused to integrate into society.

• That they were spies for foreign nations.

How did the Nazi Party exploit antisemitism in Germany during the 1930s?

• By promoting Jewish culture.

• By supporting Jewish businesses.

• By enacting laws that targeted Jewish freedoms.

• By encouraging Jewish immigration.

What is a key characteristic of antisemitism that makes it particularly dangerous?

• It is based on factual evidence.

• It is grounded in reality.

• It is persistent and not based on facts.

• It is a recent phenomenon.