Lesson 26 of 84 · World Religions
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleThe Holocaust: Remembering the Victims
The Holocaust was a horrific genocide during World War II in which six million Jews, along with millions of others including Romani people, disabled individuals, and political dissidents, were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime.
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Then & Now
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The Holocaust was a horrific genocide during World War II in which six million Jews, along with millions of others including Romani people, disabled individuals, and political dissidents, were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime. This atrocity was fueled by deeply ingrained anti-Semitic beliefs and state-sponsored policies of hatred and extermination. The Holocaust not only represents a dark chapter in human history but also serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of intolerance and the importance of human rights. Education and remembrance are vital to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
Key Facts
Approximately six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust.
The Holocaust was carried out by the Nazi regime in Germany from 1941 to 1945.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on January 27 each year.
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1 of 2What was the primary target of the genocide during the Holocaust?
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