Totalitarianism — Quiz

Question 1

Totalitarian governments are often controlled by a single political party because

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the party’s members can be counted on to follow the leader’s ideology.

Question 2

Why are personal freedoms limited in a totalitarian state?

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to discourage opposition

Question 3

Which leadership crisis occurred in the USSR that allowed a totalitarian government to take control?

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Lenin died and Stalin rose to power.

Question 4

Which characteristics are typical of a leader of a totalitarian state? Choose four correct answers.

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The leader is viewed as wise and charismatic.; The leader develops support for one’s policies.; The leader gives a sense of direction.; The leader rules with absolute authority.

Question 5

In a totalitarian state, what is the main function of the secret police?

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to instill terror and fear so citizens will follow government policies

Question 6

How was Mussolini able to gain power in Italy?

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He led a coup to take over a weakened government.

Question 7

Why are personal freedoms limited in a totalitarian state?

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to discourage opposition

Question 8

What caused the economic crisis in Italy that allowed Mussolini to take power?

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A worldwide depression spread to the Italian economy.

Question 9

Which methods of indoctrination are used by totalitarian governments? Choose three correct answers.

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education programs; social pressure; propaganda; censorship

Question 10

Which most accurately describes of the use of indoctrination in a totalitarian state?

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Indoctrination is used to control all aspects of citizens’ lives.

Totalitarianism — Quiz Answers

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