Mussolini and the church

Question 1

Mussolini early negative influence regarding the church was his…

Answer 1

father - an anti clerical socialist

Question 2

Mussolini referred to Catholic priests early in his journalistic career as

Answer 2

black germs

Question 3

The issue of the church not recognising the new Italian monarchy since 1870 was known as

Answer 3

the roman question

Question 4

Which priest lead popolari as part of an anti fascist coalition ?

Answer 4

Don Sturzo

Question 5

Who competed with Fascist syndicates, leading to further tension ?

Answer 5

Catholic TUs

Question 6

Which rival youth group competed with Mussolini’s Ballilia?

Answer 6

Catholic action

Question 7

After 1922, the Catholic church saw the benefit of a fascist alliance because

Answer 7

they were protection against godless socialists and ignorant liberals

Question 8

what did Mussolini renounce in 1922

Answer 8

Aetheism

Question 9

What was banned in public ?

Answer 9

swearing

Question 10

What did Pope Pius order his clergy to do in 1923 ?

Answer 10

remain neutral and not support Popolari

Question 11

Which of the popes ministers did Mussolini secretly meet with to arrange a pact ?

Answer 11

Gasparri

Question 12

In June 1923 what action against Popolari did the Pope take

Answer 12

He sacked Don Sturzo as leader

Question 13

Why did the Pope support Mussolini over the Matteoti crisis ?

Answer 13

He thought Mussolini’s weakened position would allow him to manipulate him

Question 14

Why did the Pope support Mussolini over the Matteoti crisis ?

Answer 14

He feared Mussolini’s fall would bring in a hard left government

Question 15

How did Mussolini win over the catholic church following the removal of popolari ?

Answer 15

bapitized his children, re affirmed his vows, arranged the marriage of his daughter in St Peters

Question 16

Why by 1926 was the church open to a deal with Mussolini ?

Answer 16

He was clearly in control, without opposition and wasn’t going to be removed

Question 17

when was the lateran treaty signed ?

Answer 17

February 1929

Question 18

What did Mussolini call the Vatican?

Answer 18

A Nest of Robbers

Question 19

What did the Pope call Mussolini?

Answer 19

The Man of Providence

Question 20

What did Pope Pius XI fall out with Mussolini over in 1939?

Answer 20

Mussolini’s Proclamation that Italians were a “pure, superior, race.”

Question 21

Who came to Rome in 1939 that upset the Pope?

Answer 21

Hitler

Question 22

Who replaced Pius XI as Pope after his death in 1939?

Answer 22

Pope Pius XII (Cardinal Pacelli)

Question 23

What was the name of Mussolini’s mistress, whom he wanted to keep away from papal interference?

Answer 23

Clara Petacci

Question 24

How many treaties were signed as part of the Lateran Accords?

Answer 24

Three.

Question 25

What was the name of the road built between Rome and Vatican?

Answer 25

Via Della Coniliazione (Road of conciliation).

Question 26

What influence did the church achieve after the Lateran accords were signed.

Answer 26

Right to control religious education in schools.

Question 27

How much was paid to the church by the state under the Lateran Accords?

Answer 27

2 billion Lira.

Question 28

What famous anti-catholic leader is it thought Mussolini was named after?

Answer 28

Benito Juarez.

Question 29

After the Lateran Accords, what could the church no longer do?

Answer 29

Speak out against the Fascist regime.

Question 30

Who was the first PM in agreement

Answer 30

Minghetti

Question 31

Where did Mussolini recognize the Pope's authority?

Answer 31

The Vatican

Question 32

What did the pope agree not to get involved with

Answer 32

State affairs

Question 33

in 1938 the church disagreed with Mussolini laws on . . .

Answer 33

Race - persecution of Italian Jews

Question 34

In a dispute over Catholic action, the church had to agree

Answer 34

Catholic groups would not compete against fascist groups

Question 35

What did Mussolini famously refuse to do to the Pope even after the lateran treaty

Answer 35

Kiss his ring ( wahey !!! )

Question 36

300 priests from which Italian city refused to recognise fascism, even after the Lateran treaty ?

Answer 36

Milan

Question 37

Priests would collaborate with the regime and even said the opening blessing at

Answer 37

Campo Dux ( annual festival of Ballilia )

Question 38

How much money did the church get in the concordat

Answer 38

26 billion lira

Question 39

Who does Hollins claim Mussolini was named after

Answer 39

Anti Catholic Benito Javerez

Question 40

Who did the pope belief that he and Mussolini were allied against?

Answer 40

communists

Question 41

What did the pope ban priests from before the treaty

Answer 41

elections