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How were the governments of Japan and Italy similar in the 1930s? Select two answers.

A
Both were headed by groups of military leaders.
B
Both used extreme nationalism to win support.
C
Both were supported by citizen armies.
D
Both began programs of aggressive expansion.
E
Both were known as militarist governments.
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How did Benito Mussolini attempt to increase Italy’s power?

A
by creating new jobs and industries
B
by forging alliances with African nations
C
by seizing control of new land
D
by spreading his ideology through Europe
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How does a totalitarian government differ from most authoritarian governments?

A
It is less involved in people’s lives.
B
It is more democratic.
C
It is more extreme and rigid.
D
It is less powerful.
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How did the secret police in a totalitarian government most likely get their name?

A
No one outside the government knew that the police existed.
B
The police always remained in hiding and were rarely seen in public.
C
The police investigated and punished people with no warning.
D
Citizens could entrust the police with personal information.
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Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanjing, China?

A
Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.
B
Civilians attacked the soldiers first, and then the soldiers retaliated.
C
Soldiers were inexperienced at fighting and panicked under pressure.
D
Chinese forces were closing in, so the soldiers took desperate measures.
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What actions characterize authoritarian governments? Select three answers.

A
Leaders often seize power by illegitimate means.
B
All citizens prosper under the government.
C
Citizens support the government’s official ideology.
D
A single leader or a very powerful group rules.
E
Leaders refuse to tolerate dissenting views.
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How many political parties participate in a totalitarian government?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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When Benito Mussolini came into power, he promised to

A
solve Italy’s economic problems.
B
abolish totalitarian government.
C
prevent violence and terrorism.
D
introduce new social programs for Italy.
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What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

A
Citizen groups revolted against the government.
B
The head of the government gave his resignation.
C
A new leader seized control from the military rulers.
D
The army led a rebellion against the government.
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Who fought on the side of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War?

A
anti-communist groups
B
fascist rebel troops
C
a professional army
D
international volunteers

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