Question 17
What is an example of anti-Semitic behavior?
German original: Was ist ein Beispiel für antisemitisches Verhalten?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- attend a Jewish festival
- criticize the Israeli government
- deny the Holocaust — Correct answer
- play football against Jews
Explanation
Denying the Holocaust is a classic example of antisemitic behavior and is a criminal offense in Germany. Antisemitism refers to hostility and prejudice toward Jewish people.
Key terms in this question
- example — An example is a specific case or situation used to illustrate or explain something more clearly.
- elderly / old (people) — 'Alten' is the plural or declined form of the German adjective 'alt' (old). It is used to refer to elderly people or as an adjective modifying a noun, e.g. 'die alten Menschen' (the old people).
- antisemitic — Antisemitic means directed against Jewish people or motivated by hatred toward them. Antisemitic attitudes, actions, or statements are prohibited and punishable by law in Germany.
- to receive / to preserve — 'Erhalten' can mean to receive or get something, or alternatively, to maintain and keep something in its current state.
- to hold / to keep — To hold something means to keep it in place or not let it go. It can also mean to follow or keep a rule or promise.
- behavior — The way a person acts or reacts in certain situations toward others or their surroundings.