Quiz on Rise of Dictators

After the war, which party did Hitler join?

• Communist Party

• National Socialist German Workers' Party

• Social Democratic Party

• Liberal Party

What title was Hitler given after a short time in the party?

• Chancellor

• President

• der Fuhrer

• Prime Minister

Who was named Chancellor of Germany in January 1933?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What power was granted to Hitler on March 23, 1933?

• Absolute power for 4 years

• Control over the military

• Right to annex Austria

• Power to dissolve the Reichstag

What term was used to describe Jews in relation to Germany's problems?

• Catalyst

• Scapegoat

• Benefactor

• Ally

What does Kristallnacht translate to in English?

• Night of Broken Glass

• Night of Fire

• Night of Peace

• Night of Shadows

What was one reason for the growth of fascism in Italy after WWI?

• Italy's territorial expansion

• Lack of territorial gains

• Economic prosperity

• Strong democratic government

What economic issues contributed to the rise of fascism in Italy?

• Rising inflation and unemployment

• Decreasing inflation and full employment

• Economic stability and growth

• High wages and low prices

What did Benito Mussolini promise to fix in Italy?

• Education and healthcare

• Economy and military

• Transportation and agriculture

• Law and order

What political system did Mussolini abolish?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

• Socialism