Totalitarianism and George Orwell's 1984

According to George Orwell, what is the moral to be drawn from the dangerous nightmare situation depicted in 1984?

• Don't let it happen

• Support it

• Embrace it

• Ignore it

What is totalitarianism?

• A political system that values civil liberties

• A political system that encourages individual autonomy

• A political system that promotes freedom of thought

• A political system that controls all aspects of life

Which political ideologies provided the ideological support for totalitarian rule in the 20th century?

• Anarchism and conservatism

• Capitalism and liberalism

• Democracy and socialism

• Communism and fascism

What is one of the characteristics of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century and in George Orwell's 1984?

• Promoting freedom of thought

• Encouraging individual autonomy

• Crushing economic and civil liberties

• Valuing civil liberties

How did totalitarian regimes maintain control over the populace in 1984?

• By valuing civil liberties

• By encouraging individual autonomy

• By promoting freedom of thought

• Through constant surveillance

What technology was used for surveillance in 1984?

• Radio

• Computer

• Telephone

• Telescreen

How did the citizens of 1984 contribute to mass-surveillance?

• By watching and reporting on each other

• By organizing resistance movements

• By protesting against surveillance

• By demanding privacy rights

What was the consequence of being reported for a thoughtcrime or facecrime in 1984?

• Freedom of thought

• Imprisonment

• Rewards and recognition

• Protection from the Party

What did totalitarian regimes in the 20th century and in 1984 use fear for?

• To encourage individual autonomy

• To promote freedom of thought

• To value civil liberties

• To control the population

How did totalitarian regimes in 1984 induce mental disorientation among the citizenry?

• By promoting objective truth

• By encouraging critical thinking

• By valuing individual perspectives

• By falsifying history