Practice Set 2 | The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Class: 10 | Subject: History | Chapter: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Total Questions: 30 | Marks: 30 | Level: NCERT + Board + Competitive

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Question 1

What did liberalism stand for in the economic sphere in nineteenth-century Europe?

A. State control over all trade B. Freedom of markets and removal of restrictions on the movement of goods C. Complete abolition of private property D. Control of industries by monarchs

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Question 2

Which treaty recognised the new boundaries of Europe after the Napoleonic wars?

A. Treaty of Vienna B. Treaty of Versailles C. Treaty of Paris D. Treaty of Frankfurt

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Question 3

Who among the following was a conservative political philosopher?

A. Giuseppe Mazzini B. John Locke C. Edmund Burke D. Giuseppe Garibaldi

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Question 4

What was the main aim of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815?

A. To establish democratic republics B. To restore conservative order in Europe C. To create a European parliament D. To abolish all monarchies

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Question 5

Which kingdom took the lead in the Italian unification movement?

A. Kingdom of Naples B. Sardinia-Piedmont C. Kingdom of Prussia D. Papal States

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Question 6

Who was the Chief Minister of Sardinia-Piedmont who led the movement for Italian unification?

A. Count Cavour B. Otto von Bismarck C. Metternich D. Louis Philippe

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Question 7

Which political organisation was founded by Giuseppe Mazzini?

A. Young Europe B. Young Italy C. Carbonari D. Red Shirts

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Question 8

Who became the first king of unified Italy?

A. Victor Emmanuel II B. Garibaldi C. Mazzini D. Cavour

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Question 9

Which war helped Prussia defeat France and complete the process of German unification?

A. Austro-Prussian War B. Franco-Prussian War C. Crimean War D. Seven Years' War

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Question 10

In which year was the German Empire proclaimed?

A. 1848 B. 1861 C. 1871 D. 1885

Matching

Question 11

Match the following correctly:

1. Cavour — A. Germany
2. Bismarck — B. Italy
3. Mazzini — C. Young Italy

A. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C B. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C C. 1-C, 2-B, 3-A D. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

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Question 12

Match the symbols with the nations:

1. Marianne — A. Germany
2. Germania — B. France
3. Oak leaves — C. Heroism and bravery

A. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C B. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C C. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B D. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Arrangement

Question 13

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Congress of Vienna
2. Formation of Zollverein
3. Frankfurt Parliament
4. Unification of Germany

A. 1-2-3-4 B. 2-1-3-4 C. 1-3-2-4 D. 3-2-1-4

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Question 14

Arrange the following stages of Italian unification in the correct order:

1. Garibaldi's campaign in southern Italy
2. Victor Emmanuel II became king of Sardinia-Piedmont
3. Italy was declared a kingdom

A. 2-1-3 B. 1-2-3 C. 3-1-2 D. 2-3-1

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Question 15

Which group formed the majority of the Frankfurt Parliament?

A. Peasants B. Artisans C. Middle-class professionals D. Soldiers

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Question 16

Where did the Frankfurt Parliament meet?

A. St. Paul's Church B. Berlin Palace C. Versailles Palace D. Vienna Hall

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Question 17

Why did the Frankfurt Parliament fail to achieve German unification?

A. The peasants opposed it B. The Prussian king rejected the crown offered by the Parliament C. France supported it D. Austria immediately joined it

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Question 18

What did the female allegory of Germany come to be known as?

A. Marianne B. Germania C. Liberty D. Europa

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Question 19

The Napoleonic Code introduced equality before the law, abolished privileges based on birth in many territories and simplified administrative systems. However, Napoleon also imposed political control over conquered regions.

Which principle of the Napoleonic Code was related to equality?

A. Equality before the law B. Hereditary privilege C. Absolute monarchy D. Censorship of all trade

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Question 20

The Zollverein was formed in 1834 at the initiative of Prussia. It removed tariff barriers between many German states and encouraged economic cooperation.

What was the major purpose of the Zollverein?

A. To promote economic integration B. To create a military alliance with France C. To restore feudalism D. To divide Germany further

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Question 21

In many parts of Europe, nationalists used language, folklore, music and local traditions to develop a sense of shared identity. Romantic artists and poets helped spread these ideas.

Which factor helped create a shared national identity according to the passage?

A. Folklore and traditions B. Military taxation only C. Colonial expansion only D. Royal privileges

Assertion–Reason

Question 22

Assertion (A): The Zollverein strengthened economic nationalism in the German states.

Reason (R): It removed many internal customs barriers and promoted trade.

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true, but R is false. D. A is false, but R is true.

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Question 23

Assertion (A): Romanticism contributed to the growth of nationalism in Europe.

Reason (R): Romantic artists and thinkers emphasised emotion, culture and shared heritage.

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true, but R is false. D. A is false, but R is true.

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Question 24

What was one important feature of the conservative order established after 1815?

A. Restoration of monarchies B. Universal adult franchise C. Abolition of all empires D. Immediate establishment of republics

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Question 25

Which event is associated with the Greek struggle for independence?

A. Greek War of Independence B. Franco-Prussian War C. Crimean War D. Seven Years' War

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Question 26

Why was the Greek struggle for independence supported by many Europeans?

A. Due to sympathy for Greek culture and history B. Because Greece wanted to join France C. Because the Ottoman Empire supported it D. Because nationalism had disappeared

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Question 27

What was the main objective of nationalist movements in the Balkans?

A. To achieve independence or create their own nation-states B. To strengthen Ottoman control C. To abolish national identities D. To establish a single European monarchy

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Question 28

Which empire controlled a large part of the Balkan region before its decline?

A. Ottoman Empire B. German Empire C. British Empire D. Russian Empire

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Question 29

Which statement best describes nationalism in nineteenth-century Europe?

A. It promoted the idea of a shared national identity and political unity. B. It supported only feudal privileges. C. It rejected all cultural identities. D. It aimed to strengthen every existing empire.

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Question 30

Which combination correctly represents the major forces involved in German unification?

A. Prussia, Bismarck and military power B. France, Mazzini and the Papal States C. Austria, Garibaldi and Sardinia D. Britain, Cavour and Naples

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