Rise Of Fascism
This Italian leader founded the Fascist Party in 1919 and became prime minister in 1922.
Who is Benito Mussolini ?
Mussolini created this type of government where one leader has total control.
What is a dictatorship ?
This word means a government controlled by one leader with total power.
What is a dictatorship ?
This war marked Italy’s major involvement alongside Germany in the early 1940s.
What is World War II ?
Before becoming a leader, Mussolini worked this job, teaching young children in a classroom.
What is a teacher ?
This 1922 event saw Fascists march to seize political power in Italy.
What is the March on Rome ?
Mussolini used this method to control what people thought by spreading positive messages about his rule.
What is propaganda ?
This is when a government controls what people see, hear, and read to shape opinions.
What is propaganda?
This country was Fascist Italy’s main World War II ally in the Axis Powers.
What is Germany ?
Mussolini was a licensed pilot and would often do this to get to meetings. (HINT: the answer is 2 simple words)
What is fly himself ?
Mussolini was initially appointed to this political position before becoming dictator.
What is Prime Minister ?
Mussolini formed an alliance with this German dictator during World War II.
Who is Adolf Hitler ?
This term describes strong loyalty and obedience to a leader or government.
What is authoritarianism ?
Even though this neighbor country followed many fascist ideas, it chose to stay neutral and not fight in the war.
What Is Spain ?
After the war, the U.S. government took a piece of this part of Mussolini's body to study why he became a dictator.
What is his brain ?
This country in Europe was where Fascism first developed.
What is Italy ?
Mussolini controlled newspapers and radio to limit this basic right.
What is freedom of speech ?
This is a political system where the nation and leader are more important than individual rights.
What is fascism ?
What dictator did Mussolini help gain control of his country in the 1930's?
Mussolini was a big fan of this sport and even made sure Italy hosted the biggest event for it in 1934 to show off his country.
What is Soccer ?
Mussolini and his followers used fear and force, including attacks on political opponents, to help him rise to power. This use of force is known as this.
What is violence ?
Mussolini took power in this decade.
What are the 1920s ?
This word means using fear to control people. (HINT: it is a DisneyWorld Ride)
What is terror ?
What country did Mussolini conquer with a King by the name of Zog?
What is Albania?
Mussolini was so afraid of this specific tiny insect that he would often stop meetings or leave the room if he saw one flying around.
What is a fly ?