Mussolini and the Ballila Flashcards
Who took over the Balilla in 1929?
The Education Ministry
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What were the rival youth organisations run by the Church called?
Catholic Action
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What was the motto of the Balilla?
Believe, Obey Fight
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What was the youth organisation that catered for university students called?
GUF
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What year was the youth movement directed by the Ministry of National education?
1929
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What was the main activities that the ONB focused on?
Military training and Fascist Ideology (included sports and fitness training)
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What new party organisation was the ONB incorporated into in 1937?
The GIL
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Who was the initial youth movement leader, and who was his replacement after it was taken over by the GIL?
Renato Ricci, replaced by Achille Starace
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What was the name of the Youth group for boys 14-18
Avanguardista
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Who was the Ballilia named after? And why?
Giovan Battista Peraso because he was a symbol of bravery as he allegedly threw stones at the Austrians
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What was the name of the piece the pope wrote attacking the fascists
Non ambigamo bisogno - we have no need
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What was the adaptation of the Apostle’s creed called?
The Ballilia Creed
By what year was it that children had to be part of the Ballilia?
1932
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What age did the Piccole Italiane cover for girls?
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8-12 years of age.
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What was the popular Fascist hymn called?
The Giovinezza, or youth
