Unification of Italy & Fascist Period

Question 1

The Italian peninsula was divided into several states?

Answer 1

Independent like The Venetian Republic, the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia, and the Papal State. Or under the direct control of the Austrians and the Bourbon Kings.

Question 2

This person conquered vast territories on the Italian peninsula, he organized the local administration according to French standards, he promoted ideas and values of the French Revolution.

Answer 2

Napoleon

Question 3

He was the idologist of the Unification Movement. Founded secret organization called, “Giovine Italia”

Answer 3

Giuseppe Mazzini

Question 4

He was a diplomat in the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia and became the first Prime Minister of unified Italy?

Answer 4

Count Camillo di Cavour

Question 5

He was an army general who planned a secret attack on the Bourbon Kingdom. He led one thousands soldiers all dressed in red shirts.

Answer 5

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Question 6

The king of Piedmont and Sardinia. And also was proclaimed the King of Italy?

Answer 6

Vittorio Emanuele II

Question 7

Fascist leader who founded the Fascist party. Was known as il Duce. Killed and hung in public.

Answer 7

Benito Mussolini