Question

The word 'Fascism' is derived from the Italian word fascio which means union or league. It also refers to _________.

• A. The ancient Roman symbol of power.
• B. The ancient Egyptian symbol of power.
• C. The ancient Mesopotamian symbol of power.
• D. The ancient Chinese symbol of power.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The ancient Roman symbol of power.

Fascism, a political ideology and mass movement that dominated many parts of Central, Southern and Eastern Europe between 1919 and 1945. Benito Mussolini took the name of his party from the Italian word 'Fascism' means union or league. It also refers to the Latin word 'Fasces' which means a bundle of birch rods used as a symbol of Penal authority in the Roman Empire.