Mussolini and the church Flashcards

1
Q

Mussolini early negative influence regarding the church was his…

A

father - an anti clerical socialist

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2
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Mussolini referred to Catholic priests early in his journalistic career as

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black germs

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3
Q

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

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the roman question

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4
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Which priest lead popolari as part of an anti fascist coalition ?

A

Don Sturzo

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5
Q

Who competed with Fascist syndicates, leading to further tension ?

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Catholic TUs

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6
Q

Which rival youth group competed with Mussolini’s Ballilia?

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Catholic action

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7
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After 1922, the Catholic church saw the benefit of a fascist alliance because

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they were protection against godless socialists and ignorant liberals

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8
Q

what did Mussolini renounce in 1922

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Aetheism

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9
Q

What was banned in public ?

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swearing

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10
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What did Pope Pius order his clergy to do in 1923 ?

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remain neutral and not support Popolari

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11
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Which of the popes ministers did Mussolini secretly meet with to arrange a pact ?

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Gasparri

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12
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In June 1923 what action against Popolari did the Pope take

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He sacked Don Sturzo as leader

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13
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Why did the Pope support Mussolini over the Matteoti crisis ?

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

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14
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Why did the Pope support Mussolini over the Matteoti crisis ?

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

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15
Q

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

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

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16
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Why by 1926 was the church open to a deal with Mussolini ?

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

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17
Q

when was the lateran treaty signed ?

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February 1929

18
Q

What did Mussolini call the Vatican?

A

A Nest of Robbers

19
Q

What did the Pope call Mussolini?

A

The Man of Providence

20
Q

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

A

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

21
Q

Who came to Rome in 1939 that upset the Pope?

A

Hitler

22
Q

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

A

Pope Pius XII (Cardinal Pacelli)

23
Q

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

A

Clara Petacci

24
Q

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

A

Three.

25
Q

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

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Via Della Coniliazione (Road of conciliation).

26
Q

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

A

Right to control religious education in schools.

27
Q

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

A

2 billion Lira.

28
Q

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

A

Benito Juarez.

29
Q

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

A

Speak out against the Fascist regime.

30
Q

Who was the first PM in agreement

A

Minghetti

31
Q

Where did Mussolini recognize the Pope’s authority?

A

The Vatican

32
Q

What did the pope agree not to get involved with

A

State affairs

33
Q

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

A

Race - persecution of Italian Jews

34
Q

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

A

Catholic groups would not compete against fascist groups

35
Q

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

A

Kiss his ring ( wahey !!! )

36
Q

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

A

Milan

37
Q

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

A

Campo Dux ( annual festival of Ballilia )

38
Q

How much money did the church get in the concordat

A

26 billion lira

39
Q

Who does Hollins claim Mussolini was named after

A

Anti Catholic Benito Javerez

40
Q

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

A

communists

41
Q

What did the pope ban priests from before the treaty

A

elections