Lesson 18: Propaganda and censorship: controlling attitudes

• What was the German Faith Movement?

  A pagan church promoted by Hitler
• What was the basis of the German Faith Movement?

  Worship of the sun and occult links
• What were the main functions of the Ministry for Propaganda?

  • Control and influence public attitudes
  • Use modern advertising techniques
  • Sell cheap radios and promote Nazi events
• What modern techniques did the Ministry for Propaganda use?

  Bold colours and photomontage
• What did Goebbels do to parades after 1933?

  Made them bigger and more frequent
• Where was the largest Nazi rally held annually?

  Nuremberg
• What did the rallies symbolize?

  German strength, unity, and Nazi power
• What was notable about the eagle used in the 1934 rally?

  It had a 100ft wingspan
• What elements were included in the rallies?

  Swastika flags, lights, and loudspeakers
• How many supporters could attend the massive stadium rallies?

  Up to 200,000 supporters
• What is propaganda?

  Persuading someone to believe or do something
• What is censorship?

  Stopping someone from seeing other opinions
• What happened to all radio stations in Nazi Germany?

  They were put under Nazi control
• What percentage of German homes had a radio?

  70% of German homes
• What was the purpose of loudspeakers in the streets?

  To broadcast Nazi events and speeches
• Why were radios designed with a short range?

  To prevent listening to foreign stations
• What could happen if someone listened to the BBC?

  It could result in the death penalty
• What types of content did the radio broadcast?

  Nazi events, speeches, and music
• What was the title of a positive film about Nazi Germany?

  The Triumph of the Will
• How many Germans visited the cinema in 1933?

  More than 250 million Germans
• What was shown before every film in Nazi Germany?

  A 45-minute newsreel about Nazi achievements
• Who had to approve all films in Nazi Germany?

  The Ministry of Propaganda
• How did Goebbels use sport for propaganda?

  To influence beliefs and unite Germany
• What was done to sports stadiums in Nazi Germany?

  They were covered with Nazi symbols
• What salute was used during the national anthem?

  The straight arm salute
• How was any victory in sport portrayed?

  Linked to the victory of the Nazi Party
• What was the purpose of the Olympic Games in Berlin?

  To present Germany in a good light
• What was notable about the stadium built for the Olympic Games?

  It was the largest stadium in the world
• How did the Olympic Games reflect on Germany's pride?

  It showed Germany's pride and hard work
• How many medals did Germany win in the Olympic Games?

  33 medals
• Who filmed the Olympic Games for propaganda?

  Leni Riefenstahl
• What was the purpose of the films released by Riefenstahl?

  To serve as propaganda for the Nazi Party