The Rise of Nationalism in Europe (Quiz)

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

The decline of absolutist institutions.

The destruction of democratic principles.

The failure of social republics.

The rejection of modern nation-states.

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

The rejection of democratic principles in favor of traditional monarchies.

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.

Imperialism suppressed nationalist movements across Europe and its colonies.

Nationalism and imperialism were completely separate ideologies with no interaction.

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

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

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

To promote democratic institutions across Europe.

To restore monarchies and prevent French expansion.

To abolish the feudal system and serfdom in Europe.

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 English Civil War

The Magna Carta

The Glorious Revolution

The Act of Union

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

Adopting a new royal standard flag.

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

Abolishing the French language and promoting Latin.

Establishing regional dialects as official languages.

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

Italian Unification

French Revolution

Balkans

British Imperialism

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

To form a military alliance against external threats.

To promote religious unity among the German states.

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

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

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

Black, red and gold tricolour

Sword

Crown of oak leaves

Olive branch around the sword

10.

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

Karl Marx

Wilhelm II

Friedrich Wilhelm IV

Otto von Bismarck

11.

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 demonstrated the unity of conservative regimes in suppressing nationalist movements.

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

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

12.

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

The United States and Switzerland.

France and Germany.

England and Hungary.

Austria and Russia.

13.

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

Expedition of the Hundred

Expedition of the Thousand

Expedition of the Patriots

Expedition of the Legionnaires

14.

What was the Napoleonic Code known for?

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.

Securing privileges based on birth and establishing monarchy.

15.

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?

Camillo di Cavour

Giuseppe Mazzini

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Otto von Bismarck

16.

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

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

Opposition from monarchs and the aristocracy.

Rejection of the constitutional monarchy proposal by Friedrich Wilhelm IV.

Military intervention to suppress the liberal movements.

17.

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

Formation of National Workshops for employment.

Establishment of a Republic.

Granting suffrage to all adult males.

Restoration of Louis Philippe as the monarch.

18.

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

Inadequate access to modern machinery in textile production.

Lack of government subsidies for agricultural improvements.

Low wages and harsh working conditions imposed by contractors.

Unfair trade agreements with foreign merchants.

19.

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

Overabundance of natural resources.

Lack of a common language.

Presence of multiple currencies and customs barriers.

Absence of railway networks.

20.

What does the broken chains symbolize in nationalist iconography?

Beginning of a new era

Willingness to make peace

Being freed

Heroism

21.

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

Britannia

Germania

Italia

Marianne

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