In 1935, Mussolini Took Advantage of the Weakness of the Western

question 53

Multiple Choice

In 1935, Mussolini took advantage of the weakness of the Western democracies and

• A)invaded Ethiopia.
• B)launched a bombing campaign against France.
• C)ended diplomatic relations with Britain.
• D)sent military aid to Germany.
• E)annexed Sicily.

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Definitions:

Southwest Africa

Now known as Namibia, formerly a German colony and later a mandate under South African administration until its independence in 1990.

Orientalism

A field of study and concept criticized for its depiction and generalization of Eastern cultures, seen through a Western lens as exotic, primitive, and inferior.

Cairo

The capital city of Egypt, known for its ancient monuments, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, as well as its rich cultural heritage.

Rudyard Kipling

An English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist, famous for his works like "The Jungle Book" and "If—".