Question

Which of the following items is one reason why Eastern Europe became a refuge for Jews?

A. Eastern Europe was at the end of a migration route from Spain.
B. Poland's government established a policy of toleration toward Jews.
C. Hungary needed people to settle under-populated areas.
D. The Mongols drove Jewish people from Russia.

Answer 1

One reason why Eastern Europe became a refuge for Jewish people was that B) Poland's government established a policy of tolerance toward Jewish people. During this time many countries were persecuting Jewish people, and Poland decided that they would not keep Jewish people out.