Mussolini - Rise of Dictators

Which two European countries remained democratic by 1939?

• Italy and Germany

• Great Britain and France

• Soviet Union and Germany

• France and Germany

What is the main goal of a totalitarian state?

• To control the political and economic lives of its citizens

• To promote individual freedom and limited government

• To encourage opposition and diversity of ideas

• To establish a democratic system

Who was the leader of the first European fascist movement in Italy?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Winston Churchill

What technique did Mussolini use to get people to join his Fascist Party?

• Mass propaganda

• Peaceful negotiations

• Military force

• Economic incentives

What role did women have in Mussolini's Fascist Italy?

• Equal rights and opportunities as men

• Political leadership positions

• Homemakers and mothers

• Military service

What did Mussolini establish to help him maintain control?

• A Cult of Personality

• A Cult of Populism

• A Cult of Propaganda

What were followers of Mussolini called?

• Brown Shirts

• Blue Shirts

• Green Shirts

• Black Shirts