The Swastika was--and is--the most recognizable symbol of Nazi rule.

Question

The Swastika was--and is--the most recognizable symbol of Nazi rule.

The word swastika comes from the ancient Sanskrit meaning good fortune" or "well-being." It remains a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions. The Teutonic Knights, a medieval Germanic military and religious order, also used the symbol.

Adopted by the Nazi party in the 1920s, the Swastika was seen everywhere. The symbol was an emblem of Aryan racial pride. It evoked fear in their victims and revulsion from freedom-loving people everywhere.

Draw and describe how the Nazis used the badges to persecute others.

Answer 1

The Nazis used the swastika as a badge of hatred and persecution. They forced Jews, Roma, and other minorities to wear yellow stars with the swastika in the center. This was a way to identify and segregate them from the rest of the population. The Nazis also used the swastika to mark homes, businesses, and other property owned by Jews and other minorities. This was a way to humiliate and intimidate them. The Nazis also used the swastika to mark concentration camps and other places of detention. This was a way to remind those inside of the power of the Nazi regime.