The Abyssinian Crisis
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of these was NOT a reason for Mussolini's invasion of Abyssinia
- A.
Revenge for humiliating defeat
- B.
To restore order to the region
- C.
He wanted military glory
- D.
Fertile lands and mineral wealth
Correct Answer
B. To restore order to the region -
- 2.
Why did Britain and France play for time?
- A.
They wanted Mussolini as an ally against Hitler
- B.
The British people were against involvement
- C.
They wanted Mussolini to succeed
Correct Answer
A. They wanted Mussolini as an ally against Hitler -
- 3.
When did Mussolini launch a full scale invasion?
- A.
December 1934
- B.
January 1935
- C.
October 1935
Correct Answer
C. October 1935 -
- 4.
Which of these sanctions did the League of Nations not use?
- A.
Ban on arm sales to Italy
- B.
Ban on all imports from Italy
- C.
Ban on oil exports to Italy
- D.
Ban on loans to Italy
Correct Answer
C. Ban on oil exports to Italy -
- 5.
The Hoare-Laval pact gave Abyssinia a guarantee of support from the League of Nations against Italian agression
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
Allowing Mussolini to annexe Abyssinia gained France and Britain a powerful ally against Nazi Germany
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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