Question

Who were gypsy give an example


It is from history ch 3 nazi and the rise of hitler class 9

Answer 1

In 1939,30000-35000 people known as "Gypsies" lived in Germany and Austria.The total population of Gypsies living in greater germany and all the countries occupied by germany during the war is unknown.

Answer 2

Gypsies are believed to have arrived in Europe from northern India in the 1400s. They were called Gypsies because Europeans thought they came from Egypt. This ethnic minority is made up of distinct groups called “tribes” or “nations.” Most of the Gypsies in German-occupied Europe belonged to the Sinti and Roma tribes.