Mussolini's Rise and Foreign Policy

The video covers Mussolini's rise to power in Italy by 1925, his consolidation of power, and his alignment with Germany. It discusses Italy's aggressive foreign policy, including the invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, which strained relations with Britain and France. Mussolini's support for the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War and Italy's joining of the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany and Japan are highlighted. The video concludes with Italy's invasion of Albania in 1939 and the signing of the Pact of Steel with Germany, leading to Italy's entry into World War II.

What title did Mussolini hold as the leader of Italy by 1925?

• Il Presidente

• Il Duce

• Il Generale

• Il Capo

Which African country did Italy invade in 1935, leading to international condemnation?

• Ethiopia

• Libya

• Sudan

• Kenya

What was the secret agreement between Britain, France, and Italy regarding Ethiopia called?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Munich Agreement

• Hoare-Laval Pact

• Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Which side did Mussolini support during the Spanish Civil War?

• Republicans

• Nationalists

• Communists

• Anarchists

In 1937, Italy joined the Anti-Comintern Pact with which two countries?

• Japan and Britain

• France and Britain

• Germany and France

• Germany and Japan

Which country did Mussolini invade in 1939, further aligning with Nazi Germany?

• Greece

• Turkey

• Yugoslavia

• Albania

What was the name of the military alliance formed between Italy and Nazi Germany in 1939?

• Tripartite Pact

• Pact of Steel

• Rome-Berlin Agreement

• Axis Pact

When did Italy formally enter World War II?

• 1940

• 1942

• 1941

• 1939

Which countries did Italy declare war on when it entered World War II?

• Britain and France

• United States and Canada

• Russia and China

• Germany and Japan

What was Italy's initial stance at the start of World War II?

• Immediate entry on the Axis side

• Immediate entry on the Allied side

• Waiting to see which side was stronger

• Neutrality