MWH - 15.2 The Rise of Dictators

What was Benito Mussolini's profession before he became involved in politics?

• Teacher

• Blacksmith

• Lawyer

• Son of a Blacksmith

What personal characteristic is noted about Benito Mussolini in the learning material?

• He had a love for painting.

• He had a penchant for violence.

• He was an avid reader.

• He was a skilled musician.

What event led to Mussolini being named Prime Minister of Italy?

• The signing of the Lateran Treaty

• The March on Rome

• The Battle of Vittorio Veneto

• The Treaty of Versailles

What title was Mussolini known by?

• Il Capo

• Il Duce

• Il Re

• Il Comandante

What happened to political parties after Mussolini took over?

• They were encouraged to merge

• They were given more power

• They were abolished

• They were required to support the state

What does 'OVRA' refer to in the context of Mussolini's rule?

• A new political party

• A social welfare program

• A secret police organization

• An economic policy

Who led the Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War?

• Francisco Franco

• Josep Tarradellas

• Manuel Azaña

• Pablo Picasso

Which country provided significant military support to the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War?

• France

• Germany

• The Soviet Union

• The United States

What was the primary goal of Imperial Japan's expansionist policy?

• To spread Shintoism

• To acquire natural resources

• To promote Japanese culture

• To establish a global trading network

What was the primary reason for the economic sanctions imposed by the League of Nations against Italy in 1935?

• Italy's withdrawal from the League of Nations

• Italy's invasion of Ethiopia

• Italy's alliance with Nazi Germany

• Italy's refusal to participate in disarmament talks