190 - Dictatorship - One Minute History

The video explores the history of dictatorships, starting with Roman figures like Julius Caesar and Nero, and moving through history to Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan. It then discusses the rise of 20th-century dictators such as Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin, followed by post-World War Two leaders like Franco and Marcos. The Cold War era saw dictators like Pinochet and Castro supported by superpowers. The video concludes with modern dictatorships, highlighting leaders like Kim Jong Un and Bashir al-Assad, and the persistence of such regimes despite Western opposition.

Which of the following leaders is known for ruling without mercy in ancient Rome?

• Genghis Khan

• Julius Caesar

• Francisco Franco

• Alexander the Great

Who among the following was a dictator during the 20th century?

• Kim Jong Un

• Julius Caesar

• Augusto Pinochet

• Benito Mussolini

Which dictator came into power after World War Two?

• Genghis Khan

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Nero

• Joseph Stalin

During the Cold War, which dictator was supported by the United States?

• Augusto Pinochet

• Fidel Castro

• Kim Jong Un

• Bashir al-Assad

Which of these leaders is known for continuing to rule in modern times?

• Alexander the Great

• Adolf Hitler

• Kim Jong Un

• Francisco Franco