Lesson 26 of 84 · World History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Holocaust: Remembering the Victims
The Holocaust was a horrific event during World War II in which millions of Jews and other marginalized groups were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime in Germany.
🎯 Your mission
Figure out how this changed the world.
⚡ The twist
The same event looks different depending on who's telling the story.
Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
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The Holocaust was a horrific event during World War II in which millions of Jews and other marginalized groups were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime in Germany. This genocide resulted in the deaths of approximately six million Jews, along with millions of others, including Romani people, disabled individuals, and political dissidents. The Holocaust serves as a critical reminder of the dangers of hatred, discrimination, and intolerance, and emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the victims to prevent such atrocities in the future.
Key Facts
Approximately six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust.
The Holocaust was perpetrated by the Nazi regime in Germany.
It serves as a reminder of the dangers of hatred and intolerance.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who was primarily targeted during the Holocaust?
Why this still matters
Every road sign, every flag, every holiday — there's history hiding inside.
Stretch Challenge
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Ask a grown-up what the world looked like when they were your age.
For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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