Rise of Mussolini in Italy

What is a dictator?

• A leader of a democracy.

• A leader that has complete control of their government.

• A form of government that denies freedom.

• A parliament.

Answer explanation

A dictator is a leader that has complete control of their government, making all decisions without input from others.

What is the best definition of Fascism?

• An extreme form of nationalistic government led by a dictator

• An ideology that guaranteed basic rights for all citizens

• An ideology that got rid of social classes

Answer explanation

An extreme form of nationalistic government led by a dictator is the best definition of Fascism.

Appealed to Italy's wounded pride and fear of communism, established the first Fascist Party, took over the Italian government after the march on Rome

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Francisco Franco

• Joseph Stalin

Answer explanation

Benito Mussolini appealed to Italy's wounded pride and fear of communism, established the first Fascist Party, and took over the Italian government after the march on Rome.

What was it illegal to do in fascist Italy.

• say anything bad about the government.

• other political parties exist

• police allowed to arrest people and put them in jail for any reason.

• all of the above.

Answer explanation

In fascist Italy, it was illegal to say anything bad about the government, have other political parties, and police could arrest people for any reason, making 'all of the above' the correct choice.

Why was there social unrest in Italy after WW 1?

• People had too much money

• Poverty, anger with government and lack of opportunities.

• Religious authorities had too much control.

• The Monarchy was unpopular

Answer explanation

Poverty, anger with government and lack of opportunities were the main reasons for social unrest in Italy after WW1.

When did Mussolini March on Rome

• 1999

• 1900

• 2007

• 1922

Answer explanation

Mussolini Marched on Rome in 1922, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What were the black shirts?

• New style from Kmart

• Mussolini's supporters and secret police

• Black shirts

• Mussolini's opponents

Answer explanation

The black shirts were Mussolini's supporters and secret police, not a new style from Kmart or Mussolini's opponents.

What did King Victor Emmanuel do?

• Gave Mussolini the job of Prime Minister

• Ran away

• Sent the army to attack the Blackshirts

Answer explanation

King Victor Emmanuel gave Mussolini the job of Prime Minister, which is the correct choice.

What title did Mussolini give himself?

• Prime Minister

• Taoiseach

• Il Duce 

• President 

Answer explanation

Mussolini gave himself the title of Il Duce, which means 'The Leader' in Italian.

How did the blackshirts restore law and order?

• Spoke to the offenders

• Broke up fights and attacked opponents

• Held formal legal trials

Answer explanation

The blackshirts restored law and order by breaking up fights and attacking opponents.