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The Rise of nationalism In Europe
Section A: Objective Questions (1 mark each × 10 = 10 Marks)
Q1–Q8. Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
Q1. Who painted the series “The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics”?
Ans: c) Frédéric Sorrieu
Q2. What does ‘plebiscite’ mean?
Ans: c) A vote by the people
Q3. Which revolution first gave clear expression to nationalism?
Ans: b) French Revolution
Q4. Who was the architect of German unification?
Ans: d) Otto von Bismarck
Q5. Who founded ‘Young Italy’?
Ans: c) Mazzini
Q6. What did the Vienna Congress aim to restore?
Ans: c) Monarchy
Q7. What did Romanticism focus on?
Ans: b) Emotions and folk culture
Q8. Who personified the German nation as “Germania”?
Ans: c) Philip Veit
Q9. True or False (1 mark)
The Frankfurt Parliament was successful in achieving a united German state.
Ans: False
Q10. Match the Following (1 mark)
Ans:
(i) → (a)
(ii) → (b)
(iii) → (c)
Section B: Short Answer (2 marks each × 3 = 6 Marks)
Q11. State any two steps taken by French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity.
Ans:
- Introduced new symbols like tricolour flag and national anthem.
- Centralised administrative system and uniform laws.
Q12. Give two features of the Napoleonic Code.
Ans:
- Abolished privileges based on birth.
- Ensured equality before law and right to property.
Q13. Write two roles played by culture in the growth of nationalism in Europe.
Ans:
- Use of folk songs, poems, and symbols like Germania and Marianne.
- Promotion of vernacular languages and national literature.
Section C: Short Answer (3 marks each × 2 = 6 Marks)
Q14. Describe the role of Bismarck in German unification.
Ans:
- Led the unification through diplomacy and wars.
- Defeated Austria, Denmark, and France.
- Proclaimed German Empire in 1871 at Versailles.
Q15. Explain the significance of the Greek War of Independence.
Ans:
- Greece broke away from the Ottoman Empire.
- Received support from Europeans like Lord Byron.
Independence recognised by Treaty of Constantinople, 1832.
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