Rise of Totalitarianism & Stalin

What does the root "total" in the word "totalitarianism" signify?

• Partial

• Majority

• All

• None

What does the suffix "-ian/-an" in the word "totalitarianism" imply?

• Action or process

• Quality or state

• Belonging to, or part of a certain profession

• Without

What does the suffix "-ism" in the word "totalitarianism" denote?

• Action or process

• Quality or state

• Belonging to, or part of a certain profession

• Idea, a state, policy

Which of the following best describes "totalitarianism"?

• A political idea where the government has no control over any aspect of life

• A political idea where the government takes total, centralized state control of every aspect of life

• A political idea where the government only controls the military aspects of life

• A political idea where the government allows complete freedom in every aspect of life

What does the term "fascism" originate from?

• A) A Latin term meaning "division"

• B) An ancient Greek symbol for democracy

• C) An ancient Roman symbol for power/authority

• D) A medieval European term for kingship

What is the core idea of fascism?

• A) A political idea that emphasizes individual freedom and rights

• B) A political idea that glorifies the state and nation and the state has control over every aspect of life

• C) A political idea that supports economic equality and communal ownership

• D) A political idea that promotes international peace and global governance

What type of society does Stalin's Communism advocate for?

• A society with distinct social classes

• A society based on religious hierarchy

• A classless society

• A society led by a single political party

In the context of international relations, how does Stalin's Communism differ from Fascism?

• Stalin's Communism supports nationalists, while Fascism supports internationalists

• Stalin's Communism and Fascism both support internationalists

• Stalin's Communism supports internationalists, while Fascism supports nationalists

• There is no difference; both support nationalists

What is the first step to dictatorship/fascism according to the Totalitarianism in 10 Easy Steps?

• Establish secret prisons/gulags

• Invoke an external and internal threat

• Develop a paramilitary force/thug caste

• Arbitrarily detain and release citizens

What is the third step listed in the "10 Steps to Dictatorship/Fascism"?

• Arbitrarily detain and release citizens

• Invoke an external and internal threat

• Develop a paramilitary force/thug caste

• Establish secret prisons/gulags