The Rise of Dictators: Mussolini and Stalin

What political movement did Benito Mussolini found in Italy?

• Socialism

• Fascism

• Communism

• Capitalism

Which of the following best describes Fascism?

• A focus on individual rights

• An aggressive nationalistic movement

• A form of democratic government

• A free-market economy

Why did Mussolini's Fascism appeal to many Italians?

• It promised wealth redistribution

• It protected the middle class and private property

• It promoted internationalism

• It encouraged communism

What title did Mussolini take when he gained control of the government?

• Chancellor

• President

• Il Duce

• Prime Minister

Which event led to the establishment of the USSR?

• The Italian Renaissance

• The Russian Revolution

• The French Revolution

• World War I

Who took over the Soviet Union after Lenin's death?

• Leon Trotsky

• Vladimir Putin

• Josef Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was one of the main policies of Stalin's government?

• Encouraging small businesses

• Promoting individual freedoms

• Taking over all privately owned businesses

• Reducing government control

Approximately how many people were killed during Stalin's rule?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

What kind of government did the Communists establish in the USSR?

• Multi-party democracy

• One-party rule

• Constitutional monarchy

• Federal republic

Which of the following was a strategy used by Mussolini to gain power?

• Promoting free speech

• Playing on people's fears of communism

• Advocating for global peace

• Supporting the abolition of private property