Unit 8 Quiz
Knowledge Check
Name:
Kailyn
Test your knowledge of new information by answering these questions. Circle
the correct answer completely.
Question #1
Once the full extent of the Nazi's crimes became clear, officials in charge of
the Nuremberg Trials needed to bring charges that would cover all of their
crimes. Which charge would be MOST related to the gassing of German Jews
during the Holocaust?
conspiracy
crimes against peace
war crimes
crimes against humanity
Question #2
As the Nuremberg Trials commenced, the defendants entered pleas of 'Not
guilty.' Hermann Goering requested the opportunity to speak but this was denied.
For what reason is it MOST likely that Goering was not allowed to speak before
the trial began?
Goering was a Nazi zealot who might influence the attitude of his fellow
defendants.
• The judges wanted to move the trial along as quickly as possible.
• Goering was going to admit to everything but the prosecutors wanted to lay it
out anyway so that it would be on record.
• Jewish survivors had picketed in protest of allowing Goering to speak.