Quiz on Good Deeds by Evil Dictators

What is the main paradox discussed in the introduction regarding dictators?

• They were misunderstood.

• They occasionally did good deeds.

• They were always good.

• They were never good.

What was one of Hitler's unexpected policies during his regime?

• Promoting vegetarianism.

• Banning all pets.

• Implementing animal rights laws.

• Encouraging hunting.

How did Hitler's animal rights laws indirectly affect Jewish traditions?

• They encouraged vegetarianism.

• They promoted animal experimentation.

• They prohibited kosher slaughter.

• They banned all religious practices.

What was the primary goal of Saddam Hussein's literacy campaign?

• To promote free education.

• To reduce unemployment.

• To improve international relations.

• To control and indoctrinate the population.

What was a consequence of Saddam Hussein's literacy campaign?

• Increased unemployment.

• Higher literacy rates.

• Decreased literacy rates.

• More foreign investments.

What was one of Genghis Khan's contributions to the world?

• He abolished taxes.

• He built the Great Wall of China.

• He standardized trade practices.

• He invented the wheel.

How did Genghis Khan's rule affect the Silk Road?

• It thrived under his rule.

• It became less important.

• It was destroyed.

• It was closed to foreigners.

What was Stalin's primary reason for improving literacy in Soviet Russia?

• To reduce poverty.

• To improve international relations.

• To control and indoctrinate citizens.

• To promote democracy.

What was the literacy rate among Red Army soldiers in 1929 under Stalin?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 25%

By the end of Stalin's rule, what was the literacy rate among young boys?

• 50%

• 82%

• 100%

• 94%