Links to ancient Rome Flashcards
What artistic, cultural and highly patriotic movement had a major influence on the early stages of fascism?
Futurism
What was futurism based upon?
The excitement and modernity of the new city
Why did Mussolini dislike futurism?
He rejected modernism, idealising the values of ruralism over that of the wicked city
What did fascist propaganda link the movement to?
The past much more than it did the future - especially the glories of ancient Rome
What was the fascist youth organisation called?
Children of the she wolf - in honour of the Roman tradition of Romulus and Remus
Why did Mussolini give fascist officials the title of podesta?
It made fascism both new and different but also old and in tune with the greatness of the past
Give an example of a public construction project designed to echo ancient Rome?
The autostrade
In what policy area did Roman legacy influence Mussolini the most?
Foreign policy. He was obsessed with the idea of Italy cultivating an empire and regaining control of the Mediterranean (Mare Nostrum)
