why the jews quiz 1

Allegations of conspiracy are a key element in modern antisemitism. What do conspiracy theories in general and antisemitism have in common?

All answers are correct.

What was the political demand of modern antisemitism?

All of the three demands are hostile to Jews. So why is the correct answer not "All of the above"? Because only the demand against Jewish integration is typical to modern antisemitism. Demands a (accept Jesus as the messiah) and (don't be so particular) are typical of pre-modern, Christian anti-Judaism. Rewatch Professor Patt's video in section 3!

Historically, many Jews got into the trade of diamonds, stone cutting, and money lending. Why?

Because recurring persecution forced Jews to choose mobile trades.

What is a typical feature of Christian anti-Judaism?

Blaming "the Jews" for the crucifixion of Christ.

What is the problem with the accusation that "Jews killed Jesus," as presented for example in Mel Gibson's movie "The Passion of the Christ"?

Christianity did not exist as a movement when Jesus died. The only non-Jews involved at the time were the Romans who ordered and executed his crucifixion.

Identify the turning point in Jewish history which occurred in 1492 CE.

Expulsion from Spain

Former U.S. Congressman Jason Lewis said in 2013: "John Bolton [is] a dual citizen for instance of Israel and America....There's no question that there are a number in — during the Bush years — there were a number of dual citizens, citizens of Israel, citizens of America who were making policy." Identify the underlying antisemitic myth!

The insinuation of a dual citizenship (US and Israel) is a classic motif from the myth of Jews being disloyal to their nation state. Read more about this in the Anti-Defamation League chapter "Disloyalty."

In 2004, Urban Outfitters released a T-shirt with the words "Everyone Loves a Jewish Girl" surrounded by images of shopping bags and dollar signs. Identify the underlying antisemitic myth!

The myth that Jews are greedy

E. Michael Jones, a traditionalist Catholic antisemitic ideologue, said in 2018: "Catholics have lost every single battle in the culture wars because they cannot bring themselves to say the word Jew. Because they cannot say the word Jew, they cannot identify the enemy. Am I saying that the Jews are our enemy? Yes, the Jews are the people who killed Christ. They are enemies of the entire human race." Identify the underlying antisemitic myth!

The myth that Jews killed Jesus

In 2013, a Norwegian newspaper published a cartoon alleging ritual murder. In the cartoon, a Jewish man kills someone in the background, while a Jewish woman tells a police officer: "Mistreating? No, this is tradition, an important part of our belief!" Identify the underlying antisemitic myth!

The myth that Jews use Christian blood for religious rituals

What does it mean to take a pessimistic approach to Jewish history?

To emphasize violence and persecution as the defining features of Jewish history.

Which of the following is true?

alll answers are correct

If Jewish history dates back more than 3.000 years, why is the global Jewish population so relatively small in number? David Myers explains both the longevity and lack of expansion by two "twin factors" - which are they?

antisemitism kept Jews separate from larger society, whereas assimilation allowed Jews to integrate into larger society. Assimilation sometimes has the effect that Jews stop identifying as Jews, and can this be a negative factor in Jewish demographics. Judaism, like many religions, actually has an appreciation of large offspring. Rewatch to Professor Patt's video in section 2!

Historically, an increase in antisemitism has correlated with increased hatred of all minorities.

true

Why did the New York Times, in 2021, decide to change the spelling from 'anti-Semitism' to 'antisemitism'?

'Anti-Semitism' suggests that a Semitic race actually exists, which the NYT wanted to counter.