Authoritarianism, Fascism, and Dictators

Question 1

When Benito Mussolini came into power, he promised to

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A: solve Italy’s economic problems.

Question 2

Who fought on the side of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War?

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D: international volunteers

Question 3

How were the governments of Japan and Italy similar in the 1930s? Select two answers.Both were headed by groups of military leaders.Both used extreme nationalism to win support.Both were supported by citizen armies.Both began programs of aggressive expansion.Both were known as militarist governments.

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B: Both used extreme nationalism to win support.; D: Both began programs of aggressive expansion.

Question 4

What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?

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B: Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.

Question 5

How did Benito Mussolini attempt to increase Italy’s power?

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C: by seizing control of new land

Question 6

What actions characterize authoritarian governments? Select three answers.Leaders often seize power by illegitimate means.All citizens prosper under the government.Citizens support the government’s official ideology.A single leader or a very powerful group rules.Leaders refuse to tolerate dissenting views.

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A: Leaders often seize power by illegitimate means.; D: A single leader or a very powerful group rules.; E: Leaders refuse to tolerate dissenting views.

Question 7

What is the most likely reason that Italy and Germany supported the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War?

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D: Italy and Germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.

Question 8

Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanjing, China?

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A: Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.

Question 9

What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

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D: The army led a rebellion against the government.

Question 10

How does a totalitarian government differ from most authoritarian governments?

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C: It is more extreme and rigid.

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