Mussolini Before and During WW2 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was the Rome-Berlin Axis signed?
In which year was the Rome-Berlin Axis signed?
1936
When was the Pact of Steel signed between Italy and Germany?
When was the Pact of Steel signed between Italy and Germany?
May 22, 1939
What role did Mussolini play at the Munich Conference in 1938?
What role did Mussolini play at the Munich Conference in 1938?
Mediator
Mussolini's North African ambitions aimed to establish an empire similar to which historical period?
Mussolini's North African ambitions aimed to establish an empire similar to which historical period?
Ancient Rome
When did Mussolini declare war on the Allies?
When did Mussolini declare war on the Allies?
June 1940
In which month did the British launch Operation Compass?
In which month did the British launch Operation Compass?
December 1940
How many Italian soldiers were captured by February 1941 in North Africa?
How many Italian soldiers were captured by February 1941 in North Africa?
Over 130,000
Who commanded the Afrika Korps sent to support Italy in early 1941?
Who commanded the Afrika Korps sent to support Italy in early 1941?
General Erwin Rommel
When did the Battle of El Alamein result in Axis defeat?
When did the Battle of El Alamein result in Axis defeat?
Late 1942
On what date did the Grand Council of Fascism pass a vote of no confidence against Mussolini?
On what date did the Grand Council of Fascism pass a vote of no confidence against Mussolini?
July 25, 1943
Which SS officer led the daring raid that rescued Mussolini in September 1943?
Which SS officer led the daring raid that rescued Mussolini in September 1943?
Otto Skorzeny
On which date was Mussolini executed by Italian partisans?
On which date was Mussolini executed by Italian partisans?
April 28, 1945