WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE WORLD BETWEEN THE WARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the Occupation of Mussolini’s father?
A
Blacksmith
B
Government Officer
C
Teacher
D
Policeman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Benito Mussolini was born to a poor family in Predappio, a town in northeastern Italy. His father was a blacksmith who wrote part-time as a socialist journalist, and his mother was a staunchly Catholic schoolteacher.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blackshirt, Italian Camicia Nera, plural Camicie Nere, member of any of the armed squads of Italian Fascists under Benito Mussolini, who wore black shirts as part of their uniform.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benito Mussolini was an Italian nationalist and the founder of Italian Fascism. He ruled Italy from 1922–1925 as Prime Minister, and from 1925–1943 as il Duce, the Fascist dictator.

Detailed explanation-4: -He called himself the Duce, from the old Latin word dux (“chief” or “boss”).

Detailed explanation-5: -Claiming he was trying to prevent a civil war, Victor Emmanuel appointed Benito Mussolini as prime minister.

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