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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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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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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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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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How many political parties participate in a totalitarian government?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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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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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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What was Benito Mussolini’s attitude toward personal liberties?

A
The state should decide which personal liberties were needed.
B
Personal liberties were an individual matter.
C
There should not be any personal liberties.
D
Individuals and the state should agree on personal liberties.
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How was the rebellion in Spain different from that in Italy?

A
The new Spanish ruler seized power without popular support from citizens.
B
Spain was not in economic or social turmoil when the rebellion occurred.
C
The Spanish rebellion did not result in an authoritarian government.
D
Spain’s military leaders did not fully support the new Spanish ruler.
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When did the military establish an authoritarian government in Japan?

A
after the Great Depression
B
just before the Great Depression
C
during the Great Depression
D
long before the Great Depression
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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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What is the most likely reason that Italy and Germany supported the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War?

A
Italy and Germany hoped to take over Spanish territory after the war.
B
Italy and Germany wanted to keep Spain from gaining power.
C
Italy and Germany opposed overthrowing the existing government.
D
Italy and Germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.
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Who was Francisco Franco?

A
the Blackshirts’ leader in Italy
B
the Republican leader in Spain
C
the fascist dictator of Spain
D
Mussolini’s successor in Italy

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