World War I and Rise of Totalitarian Dictatorships Quiz

What was one effect of the harshness of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• It helped bring Hitler and the Nazis to power

• It made Germany stronger

• It led to peace in Europe

• It improved Germany’s economy

What type of government is described as having one ruler with complete control over all aspects of life?

• Totalitarian dictatorship

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

After World War I, which country was ruled by Joseph Stalin?

• The Soviet Union

• Italy

• Germany

• France

Who was the dictator of Italy after World War I?

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

What was Mussolini’s political party called?

• The Fascists

• The Communists

• The Nazis

• The Socialists

What was Hitler’s political party called?

• The Nazis

• The Fascists

• The Communists

• The Republicans

What were people expected to do in totalitarian dictatorships?

• Put the needs of the state before their own needs

• Put their own needs first

• Ignore the government

• Vote for multiple parties

How did totalitarian dictatorships eliminate opposition?

• By using a secret police force

• By holding elections

• By allowing protests

• By giving rewards

What are collective farms?

• Large, government-owned farms

• Small, privately owned farms

• Farms owned by foreign companies

• Farms run by local communities

What does totalitarianism mean?

• Complete control over every aspect of citizens' lives by one party

• Freedom of speech and press

• Multiple political parties sharing power

• Limited government intervention