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QuizMultiple Choice

Fascism and Military Rule

Question 1 • [HSSWH] World History, Sem 2 (26-27)

Which foreign policy actions did Mussolini take to strengthen Italy?

Answer
A
He suppressed rebellions in Libya and seized Ethiopia.
B
He encouraged rebellions in Libya and saved Ethiopia from seizure.
C
He increased the size of the navy and invaded ports in Spain.
D
He negotiated an agreement with Germany and attacked Russia.

Explanation

Mussolini pursued imperial expansion to strengthen Italy’s power and prestige. He brutally suppressed resistance in Libya and invaded and conquered Ethiopia in 1935–1936. Therefore, the correct choice is “He suppressed rebellions in Libya and seized Ethiopia.”

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