In lecture the argument was made that the history of civilization is neither "eastern" nor "western." a global perspective on the history of civilization reveals a long history of interconnection, trade and cultural exchange that from the beginning shaped the formation of civilization itself.

True

Explanation:

Civilization is a complex society which hinges on creating Agricultural surplus, indirectly allowing a people to congregate around certain areas with favourable conditions, indirectly allowing for specialized labour, social hierarchy and establishment of well secured cities creating trade practices for unavailable tools and products, religious practice to foster loyalty amongst them; all this activities are interconnected social structures which make civilization neither eastern or western.

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.