The Rise of Nationalism in Europe (Quiz)

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between nationalism and imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Nationalism and imperialism were mutually reinforcing, leading to increased competition among European powers.

Nationalism and imperialism were completely separate ideologies with no interaction.

Imperialism suppressed nationalist movements across Europe and its colonies.

Nationalism led to anti-imperial movements that weakened European powers' hold on their colonies.

What was the most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871?

Italian Unification

British Imperialism

French Revolution

Balkans

Which of the following was a primary goal of the Zollverein when it was established in 1834?

To create a unified economic territory for the free movement of goods, people, and capital.

To establish a single national language for all German-speaking regions.

To form a military alliance against external threats.

To promote religious unity among the German states.

What does the shattered remains of symbols in the foreground of Sorrieu’s print represent?

The destruction of democratic principles.

The failure of social republics.

The decline of absolutist institutions.

The rejection of modern nation-states.

Which two nations are depicted as leading the procession in Sorrieu’s utopian vision of democratic and social republics?

France and Germany.

Austria and Russia.

England and Hungary.

The United States and Switzerland.

During which expedition did Giuseppe Garibaldi lead the "Red Shirts" in a campaign to conquer southern Italy?

Expedition of the Patriots

Expedition of the Legionnaires

Expedition of the Thousand

Expedition of the Hundred

Which statement best captures the broader impact of the Greek War of Independence on European nationalism in the 19th century?

It reinforced the dominance of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.

It led to the formation of multiple new monarchies across Europe.

It demonstrated the unity of conservative regimes in suppressing nationalist movements.

It inspired European nationalists by showcasing successful resistance against a powerful empire.

Which event in 1707 led to the formation of the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain' and allowed England to impose its influence over Scotland?

The Glorious Revolution

The Act of Union

The English Civil War

The Magna Carta

What was one of the measures introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people?

Establishing regional dialects as official languages.

Composing new hymns and taking oaths in the name of the nation.

Abolishing the French language and promoting Latin.

Adopting a new royal standard flag.

10.

Which symbol represents the flag of the liberal-nationalists in 1848, which was banned by the Dukes of the German states?

Olive branch around the sword

Sword

Black, red and gold tricolour

Crown of oak leaves

11.

In nineteenth-century Germany, which allegorical figure became the symbol of the German nation?

Italia

Marianne

Britannia

Germania

12.

Who led the movement to unify Italy through diplomatic alliances and military actions, ultimately proclaiming Victor Emmanuel II as king of united Italy in 1861?

Otto von Bismarck

Camillo di Cavour

Giuseppe Mazzini

Giuseppe Garibaldi

13.

During the Frankfurt Parliament of 1848, which factor contributed most significantly to the eventual disbandment of the assembly?

Opposition from monarchs and the aristocracy.

Rejection of the constitutional monarchy proposal by Friedrich Wilhelm IV.

Resistance from the middle classes against demands of workers and artisans.

Military intervention to suppress the liberal movements.

14.

What was one of the main objectives of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?

To promote democratic institutions across Europe.

To abolish the feudal system and serfdom in Europe.

To unify the German confederation of 39 states into a single nation.

To restore monarchies and prevent French expansion.

15.

What does the broken chains symbolize in nationalist iconography?

Heroism

Beginning of a new era

Being freed

Willingness to make peace

16.

What does Frédéric Sorrieu's print from 1848 symbolize about the dream of a world made up of 'democratic and social Republics'?

The dominance of monarchies and absolutist institutions in Europe.

The unity of Europe under a single authoritarian ruler.

The rejection of democratic principles in favor of traditional monarchies.

The emergence of nation-states driven by common identity and shared history.

17.

What was the Napoleonic Code known for?

Securing privileges based on birth and establishing monarchy.

Abolishing uniform laws and standardised weights and measures.

Establishing equality before the law and securing the right to property.

Re-establishing the feudal system and serfdom.

18.

After the failure of the liberal initiative in 1848, who led the movement for national unification in Germany?

Karl Marx

Otto von Bismarck

Wilhelm II

Friedrich Wilhelm IV

19.

What was a significant obstacle to economic exchange and growth in the German-speaking regions in the first half of the nineteenth century?

Lack of a common language.

Absence of railway networks.

Presence of multiple currencies and customs barriers.

Overabundance of natural resources.

20.

The 1845 revolt of Silesian weavers against contractors primarily stemmed from their grievances related to:

Low wages and harsh working conditions imposed by contractors.

Unfair trade agreements with foreign merchants.

Lack of government subsidies for agricultural improvements.

Inadequate access to modern machinery in textile production.

21.

The significance of the 1848 Revolution in Paris included all of the following EXCEPT:

Granting suffrage to all adult males.

Establishment of a Republic.

Formation of National Workshops for employment.

Restoration of Louis Philippe as the monarch.

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