Mussolini and Hirohito

In what ways was Japan limited?

• Limited in cultural activities

• Limited in natural resources and land

• Limited in military power

• Limited in technological advancements

List TWO adjectives that describe Hirohito’s personality.

• Ambitious and powerful

• Indecisive and weak

• Cautious and respectful

• Aggressive and impulsive

What did the militarists in Japan want?

• To maintain peace with neighboring countries

• To take over needed lands for resources

• To reduce the size of the army and navy

• To focus solely on industrial development

How did Japan anger other nations?

• By isolating itself from international trade

• By refusing to participate in global affairs

• By seizing control of territories and expanding south

• By allying with enemy states

Which of these sentences BEST states the main idea of the passage?

• Most Italians supported the fascists because of their hatred of communism.

• The King of Italy did little to stop the rise of Benito Mussolini and the fascists.

• Mussolini’s rise was aided by fear of communism and the support of the king.

• The march on Rome was a formality; Mussolini was already in control of Italy.

Which of these adjectives would NOT describe Benito Mussolini?

• Tolerant

• Powerful

• Controlling

• Popular

Based on the passage information, we can conclude that the Italians supported all of the following, EXCEPT

• The Catholic Church

• Common ownership

• Capitalism

• The king

Based on the information in the passage, the Black Shirts were

• Very fashion-conscious

• A kind of military group

• Loyal followers of the king

• Members of the legislature