Intersecting Perspectives on the Oppression of Roma, Sinti, and Black People

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Willkommen zur ersten Etappe!
In dieser Etappe haben Sie die Gelegenheit, Ihr Wissen über historische Ereignisse zu testen, die gleichzeitig das Leben von Schwarzen Menschen sowie von Roma und Sinti unter dem NS-Regime beeinflusst haben.

1. What is the connection between European colonialism and National Socialism in Germany?

a) The racist ideologies that justified colonialism also fueled Nazi policies

b) National Socialism was a direct reaction against colonial powers

c) The Nazis used colonial methods to reform education in Germany

d) Colonialism had no impact on National Socialism.

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2. During which period did European colonialism reach its peak, coinciding with the emergence of ideologies that also influenced National Socialism?

a) 1492-1600

b) 1884-1914

c) 1933-1945

d) 1945-1960

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3. Which special unit was created in Germany in 1936 to register Roma and Sinti people in order to better persecute them?

a) Central Office for Combating the Gypsy Nuisance

b) Office for the Management of Nomadic Populations

c) Office for the Control of Romani Populations

d) Office for the Repatriation of Romani Populations

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4. In which year did Robert Koch receive the Nobel Prize, and which events related to Germany and African peoples occurred at that time?

a) 1900; Xhosa Revolt and the persecution of Roma and Sinti

b) 1905; Herero and Nama genocide and Maji-Maji Rebellion

c) 1910; World War I and deportation of Roma and Sinti

d) 1915; Syrian conflict and Mau-Mau Rebellion

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5. What was the "Degenerate Art" campaign (Entartete Kunst-Kampagne)?

a) A campaign to promote the art of Black people

b) A campaign to persecute art from non-Aryan people

c) A training program for Black people

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Step 2: Culture of Memory

Welcome to the second step!

In this final step, we present videos that share perspectives from Black, Roma, and Sinti individuals on their connection to the Nazi regime in Germany. Please watch the video carefully and answer the following questions.

Explanation : These two videos are about the experiences of Ella and Fatima Adam, highlighting their traumatic experiences as Afro and Roma women under the Nazi regime.

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Watch the first 2-minute video: Zwangssterilisation im KZ: Diese Frauen durften keine Kinder bekommen \| Erklärvideo
And watch from the sequence 07:20 to 08:50 minutes in the second video: Nationalsozialismus: Zwangssterilisation im Dritten Reich - Zeitzeugin Fatima Adam berichtet,

Then answer the following questions:

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6. What inhumane practice was imposed on Afro and Romani women under the Nazi regime, as shown in the first video?

a) Forced exile

b)Forced sterilization

c) Forced labor

d) Confinement in re-education camps

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7. What significant event took place in 1933 concerning Nazi sterilization policies?

a)The enactment of the Nuremberg Laws

b) The beginning of forced sterilizations

c) The implementation of the T4 program

d) The declaration of war

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8. How Do You Understand Intersectionality Through the Testimonies of Ella and Fatima Adam in the Videos ?

a) Their experience is solely linked to their ethnic origin

b) They express that the violence they endured is independent of gender

c) They show that racial and gender-based discrimination overlap, shaping their lives as women from a racialized minority group

d) Their testimony does not address the issue of multiple identities

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Step 3: Voices of Resistance

Welcome to the Third Stage!

Here, you will discover images, excerpts from texts, and quotes from Black, Roma, and Sinti individuals who have fought against oppressive systems. You will learn about the diversity and similarities in their struggles against the Nazi regime and the colonial system. This stage highlights the often invisible yet essential contributions of these communities to history. Watch the following video and answer the questions. If you have difficulty reading the automatic transcription, you can refer to the transcription we provide.

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9. Why did Nizaqete Bizlimi face immigration authorities?

a) She lost her documents

b) She was under threat of deportation for several years

c) She had to renew her passport every year

d) She moved to another country and returned to Germany

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10. According to Dr. Nahed Samour, what impact does the long period of administrative tolerance (Duldung) have on the sense of belonging among people of migrant origin ?

a) This period strengthens attachment to one's origins

b) This period has no impact on the sense of belonging

c) This period forces individuals to get closer to German-born citizens

d) This period makes it difficult to develop a sense of belonging

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11. What change does Miman Jasarovski hope to see in how society treats citizens of foreign origin ?

a) More job opportunities

b) Better representation in media and politics

c) More integration programs

d) The abolition of immigration laws

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12. What criticism does Jennifer Kamau make regarding the free movement of people and goods between Europe and its former colonies ? (Min. 1:20 - 1:32)

a) People and goods from Africa move in large numbers to Europe

b) Goods from Europe flow more into Africa through tourism than before

c) African goods move freely to Europe, but Black people do not

d) Migration has increased in both directions for goods and people

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13. Who am I ?

(Crédit photo : literaturfestival.com)

a) Fatima Adam

b) Tayo Awosusi-Onutor

c) Romani Rose

d) Otto Rosenberg

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14. What is the main goal of the Flinmi project ?

a) To promote the culinary culture of Sinti and Roma communities

b) To document the struggles for the rights of Afro-descendants and Sinti and Roma

c) To organize sports events for young people

d) To create a sales platform for Sinti and Roma artisans

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