Heinrich Himmler

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1. Heinrich Himmler was amongst the most powerful members of the Third Reich. His job was one of immense importance to the Nazi regime and was a role which terrified millions of Germans, particularly the 'undesirables.' Which of the following did he control? Sturmabteilung (SA) Propaganda Gestapo Architecture

2. Which of the following subjects did Himmler study between the years 1919 and 1922? Theology Latin Eugenics Agriculture

3. Himmler also took part in many extracurricular hobbies including philately and learning to play the harpsichord. He had a passion for a well known board game. Which? Chinese Checkers Checkers Chess Backgammon

4. Heinrich's father, Joseph, pushed for the future Nazi to keep a diary. From it, a lot can be learned about his personality such as how he documented his struggle with women from an early age. Another frequent topic written about in his diary was religion. There is much dispute over what religion Himmler belong to, but, what religion was he brought up believing? Atheism Roman Catholicism Calvinism Lutheranism

5. Himmler married Margarete Siegroth in 1928 and had their only child one year later in 1929. What did he name this child? Friedrich Ernst Gudrun Angela

6. Heinrich Himmler helped orchestrate the planning and execution of what is now known as the Holocaust. Whilst in the city of Poznañ, how did Himmler describe the process of exterminating the Jews? A big deal A moment in history An enjoyable thing A small matter

7. Towards the final years of the war, Himmler's mental state was under much scrutiny. He wrote to the then general, Dwight Eisenhower, proclaiming that he was going to defect and turn over the German government if he was spared punishment as an alleged war criminal. Furthermore, he applied - unbelievably -for a job in a post-war German government. What position did he say he wanted? Foreign Minister Minister for the Armed Forces Minister for the Environment Minister for Police

8. Himmler used another method as an attempt to escape capture. This time he headed for Karl Dönitz's government in Flensburg in North Germany. He travelled in disguise and stated that he was a sergeant-major in a secret military police branch. He shaved off his moustache and changed his surname. What else did he do? Bleached his hair Deliberately scarred his face Grew a beard Wore an eye-patch

9. When Heinrich finally knew his time was up, he was making preparations for his death. Did he kill his daughter like many other Nazis, including Joseph Goebbels? Yes No

10. All SS members stored capsules of poisonous substances in their teeth so that if captured alive they could commit suicide. Heinrich chose to use them in his suicide. What was the poison contained in the capsule? Lithium Hemlock Sodium Ethanoate Potassium Cyanide Zinc Nitrate