Totalitarian governments practice quiz

How did the economic problems in Europe after World War I impact the nations of Germany, Italy, and Japan?

• The situation forced the nations to sign trade deals with the United States in exchange for borrowing money.

• The situation led to less government control of the economies in these nations.

• The situation led to a rise in totalitarian dictators who came to power by promising reforms.

• The situation forced these nations to pledge loyalty to the League of Nations and follow all of its directives.

Which factor caused a rise in totalitarian governments in Europe after World War I?

• better educational opportunities

• expanded voting rights

• political stability

• bad economic conditions

This quote by Karl Marx is referring to which form of government?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Democracy

• Nazism

What was Japan's solution for the economic problems of the 1920s and 1930s?

• develop a partnership with the United States

• expand by taking over other Asian nations

• increase production of artificial silk

• become an ally of Great Britain

Which party is associated with Hitler's idea for the creation of a supreme Aryan race?

• Fascist

• Communist

• Nazi

• Democrat

What is one characteristic of a totalitarian government?

• People can vote for the leader.

• People have freedom of speech.

• People have freedom of religion.

• People are denied rights.

How were Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Communist Russia alike?

• They were all totalitarian states.

• They all held democratic elections.

• They all protected individual rights.

• They all had free market economies.

Which is a similarity between communism and fascism?

• Both prevent the creation of social classes.

• Both restrict the individual rights of the people.

• Both require all property be owned by the government.

• Both give control of the economy to the people.

This statement was made by Benito Mussolini. What key aspect of fascism does Mussolini address in this statement?

• Individual uniqueness is a valuable asset to a nation.

• Governments gain their power from the people being governed.

• A strong government is a threat to the success of a country.

• The nation is more important than any individual.

Which is a major characteristic of a communist form of government?

• Citizens are encouraged to invest in public companies.

• The government controls all industries, and there is no private ownership.

• The government follows strict laissez-faire economic policies.

• People have individual freedoms such as religion and speech.