Question

holocaust studies: unit 1 pretest
anti - semitism is defined as ______.
○ the extermination of an entire group of people
○ hostility or prejudice against jewish people
○ the cultural, religious and social practices and beliefs of the jews
○ liking people that are just like you

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of Anti - Semitism, we analyze each option:

• Option "the extermination of an entire group of people" refers to genocide, not Anti - Semitism.
• Option "hostility or prejudice against Jewish people" is the correct definition of Anti - Semitism.
• Option "the cultural, religious and social practices and beliefs of the Jews" describes Judaism and Jewish culture, not Anti - Semitism.
• Option "liking people that are just like you" is about in - group preference, not related to Anti - Semitism.

Answer:

B. hostility or prejudice against Jewish people