Question 13
In which year did the National Socialists destroy synagogues and Jewish shops in Germany?
German original: In welchem Jahr zerstörten die Nationalsozialisten Synagogen und jüdische Geschäfte in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1925
- 1930
- 1938 — Correct answer
- 1945
Explanation
On the night of 9 to 10 November 1938, National Socialists destroyed synagogues and Jewish businesses across Germany (Kristallnacht/Night of Pogroms). Thousands of Jews were arrested.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- year — A year is a period of 12 months or 365 days. It is the basic unit used to measure longer periods of time.
- National Socialists — The National Socialists were members of Adolf Hitler's party, which ruled Germany as a dictatorship from 1933 to 1945. They persecuted and murdered millions of people, especially Jews, and were responsible for the Second World War.
- Jewish — 'Jewish' describes something that belongs to the Jewish religion, culture, or community. The Jewish community has a history of thousands of years and is part of German and European culture.
- social — 'Social' describes everything related to people living together and supporting each other in a society. Social institutions or services help people who are in need.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.