Question

***WILL FAN AND MEDAL***

Which false scientific theory did the Nazis use to justify their persecution of Jews?

A.
astrology

B.
phrenology

C.
racism

D.
mysticism

I think its either D or C.

Answer 1

@jabez177

Answer 2

@AloneS

Answer 3

Racism didn't exactly have anything to do with that...

Answer 4

So D?

Answer 5

I know that mysticism has something to do with religion.

Answer 6

mys·ti·cism
ˈmistəˌsizəm/Submit
noun
1.
belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender.
2.
belief characterized by self-delusion or dreamy confusion of thought, especially when based on the assumption of occult qualities or mysterious agencies.

Answer 7

I was looking at some answers online and most of them said that it was racism. :/ @jabez177

Answer 8

Hmm... I think so. I forgot...
I was having doubts...
I think that's the one.
@AloneS

Answer 9

Ok i'll check again. :3

Answer 10

@Directrix

Answer 11

@Photon336
May you check this? :)

Answer 12

@timo86m
May you check this? :)

Answer 13

Thank you @jabez177 for trying to help me out. :D

Answer 14

b for sure

Answer 15

is where the y measure the skulls

Answer 16

Um are you sure its B? This is the definition of B: the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.

Answer 17

What do you think @AloneS?

Answer 18

B and c maybe

Answer 19

I don't think B would have anything to do with it. :/

Answer 20

I was think C too.

Answer 21

Hrmm sameee C and B would work, is it one choice? :3

Answer 22

Yes one choice.

Answer 23

B

Answer 24

@okdutchman7

Answer 25

They did use phrenology to some extent, because they believed that the Jews weren't as smart as Germans because they had smaller heads, BUT THE MAIN ONE WOULD BE RACISM.

Answer 26

Ok thank you!

Answer 27

Yeah the Nazi where rasict to Jewish.And prehnology , i'm not actually sure about that one fully. :3
Sorry

Answer 28

You're welcome!

Answer 29

Phrenology wasn't widely used to persecute the Jews.

Answer 30

Its B

Answer 31

@timo86m I agree with you that b was used, but its use was not widespread.

Answer 32

Wait @Lilly_Jarzen it's a test?
I thought we are not suppose to help on tests, exams, and quizes.
In most cases, asking for help on an exam or test, or helping someone during their test or exam, will be considered cheating by the institution or by OpenStudy.
http://openstudy.com/terms-and-conditions
And we just did it :X

Answer 33

Hitler was racially motivated in his genocide of what he felt were "inferior races"

Answer 34

Oops. :3

Answer 35

nobody knows

Answer 36

Tim ikr.

Answer 37

I wasn't aware of that either.

Answer 38

REALLY OMG IM SORRY I DIDNT KNOW I COULDN'T DO THAT!

Answer 39

Uh crap, lily i think best way is to close the question, and Umm i don't know, i don't think the mod will stalk closed questions, unless somone reported it or something :3

Answer 40

I think it was an accident because she wasn't aware and we weren't aware. So it is no one's fault...unless she does it again when she is aware.

Answer 41

This question has now been closed.

Answer 42

Lilly, just a misunderstanding and it's fine the first time just don't do it again.

Answer 43

Ok thank you okdutchman7

Answer 44

Hope you do well on your test! (without our help of course) ; )

Answer 45

XD thanks

Answer 46

I apologize I didn't know that you couldn't do that. I really love Openstudy and I hope I can use Openstudy again to help others out. :)