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1
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who among the following formed the secret society called ‘Young Italy’?

(a) Otto von Bismarck
(b) Giuseppe Mazzini
(c) Metternich
(d) Johann Gottfried Herder

A

b)Giuseppe Mazzini

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elle, the measuring unit in Germany was used to measure:

(a) cloth
(b) thread
(c) land
(d) height

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(a) cloth

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Zollevrein started in 1834 in Prussia refers to a:

(a) Trade Union
(b) Customs Union
(c) Labour Union
(d) Farmer’s Union

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(b) Customs Union

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What do the saints, angels and Christ symbolise in the Utopian vision?

(a) Equality among people
(b) Fraternity among nations
(c) Freedom of nations
(d) Resentment against nations

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b) Fraternity among nations

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Who were the ‘Junkers’?

(a) Soldiers (b) Large landowners
(c) Aristocracy (d) Weavers

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(b) Large landowners

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Which treaty recognised Greece as an independent nation?

(a) Treaty of Constantinople, 1832
(b) Treaty of Vienna, 1815
(c) Treaty of Versailles, 1871
(d) None of these

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(a) Treaty of Constantinople, 1832

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By which of the following treaties was the United Kingdom of Great Britain formed?

(a) Treaty of Versailles
(b) Act of Union
(c) Treaty of Paris
(d) Treaty of Vienna

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(b) Act of Union

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Which of the following group of powers collectively defeated Napoleon?

(a) England, France, Italy, Russia
(b) England, Austria, Spain, Russia
(c) Austria, Prussia, Russia, Britain
(d) Britain, Prussia, Russia, Italy

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(c) Austria, Prussia, Russia, Britain

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Romanticism refers to a:

(a) cultural movement
(b) religious movement
(c) political movement
(d) literary movement

A

(a) cultural movement

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Austrian Chancellor _____________ hosted the Congress of Vienna

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Duke Metternich

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The first clear expression of nationalism came with the_________________.

A

French revolution

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The Civil Code of 1804 was known as the__________.

A

Napoleonic Code

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________ became the allegory of the German nation.

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Germania

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Conservative regimes set up in 1815 were democratic in nature. (True/False
)

A

False

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A direct vote by which all the people of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal is known
as la patrie. (True/False)

A

False

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In 1861, Friedrich Wilhelm IV was proclaimed the king of united Italy. (True/False)

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False

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The term ‘absolutist’ referred to monarchical government. (True/False)

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True

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Match the columns.
Column A Column B
(a) French
Revolution
(i) brought the
conservative regimes
back to power
(b) Liberalism
(ii) ensured right to
property for the
privileged class
(c) Napoleonic
Code
(iii) recognised Greece
as an independent
nation
(d) The Treaty of
Vienna
(iv) transfer of sovereignty
from monarch to the
French citizens
(e) Treaty of
Constantinople
(v) individual freedom
and equality before
law
A

(a) (iv), (b) (v), (c) (ii), (d) (i), (e) (iii)

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Which one of the following types of government was functioning in France before the revolution
of 1789? 
(a) Dictatorship
(b) Military
(c) Body of French Citizen
(d) Monarchy
A

(d) Monarchy

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Which of the following countries is considered as the ‘cradle of European civilization’? (a)
England (b) France
(c) Greece (d) Russia

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(c) Greece

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frederic Sorrieu was a _________________

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A

french artist

22
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A large part of the Balkans was under the control of the_____________ Empire

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The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognised Greece as an independent nation. (True/False)

24
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Giuseppe Mazzini formed a secret society called Young Italy for the dissemination of his goals.
(True/False)

25
Who was Frederic Sorrieu?
Frederic Sorrieu was a French artist who visualised a world, made up of democratic and social republics, and put his dream down in a series of four prints.
26
What is referred to as Absolutism?
Unrestricted, despotic and authoritarian monarchial system of rule or government is referred to as absolutism.
27
Define Nation
A body of people who are united by same past, culture, political system and common interests can be defined as a Nation
28
What was the concept of a nation-state?
The concept of a nation-state was one in which people and rulers of land came together to develop a sense of common identity and shared history
29
Define Plebiscite
Plebiscite is a system of direct vote by which the people of a region, themselves decide to accept or reject a proposal
30
What was the major change that occured in the political and constitutional scenario due to French Revolution in Europe?
The French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens. It proclaimed that it was the people who would henceforth constitute the nation and shape its destiny
31
Name the provinces under the Habsburg Empire.
The Habsburg Empire ruled over Austria-Hungary. It included the Alpine region of Tyrol, Austria, Sudetenland as well as Bohemia along with Italian speaking provinces of Lombardy and Venetia
32
What was the strong demand of the emerging middle class in Europe during the 19th century?
``` The emerging middle class of Europe demanded constitutionalism with national unification ```
33
What was elle?
Elle was the measure of cloth. It was different for each of the 39 states of German confederation
34
What was the basic philosophy of the conservatives?
The basic philosophy of the conservatives was to preserve the traditional institutions such as church, monarchy, social hierarchies, property and family etc
35
Who hosted the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
Duke Metternich hosted the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
36
What was main aim of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815?
The main aim of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815 was to undo the changes brought about in Europe during the Napoleonic wars.
37
What was the major issue taken up by the liberal nationalists?
The liberal nationalists took up the issue of freedom of press
38
What was the main aim of the revolutionaries of Europe?
The European revolutionaries aimed at opposing the monarchial order established after the Vienna Congress and struggle for liberty and freedom
39
Who remarked “When France sneezes the rest of Europe catches cold”?
These words were said by Duke Metternich.
40
How did Lord Byron contribute to the Greek war of Independence?
Lord Byron, an English poet, organised funds for the Greek struggle against the Ottoman Empire and also participated in the war
41
What is Romanticism?
Romanticism refers to cultural movement that sought to develop a particular form of nationalist sentiment through emotions, folk songs, poetry and dances
42
What is meant by das volk?
Das volk is a German word meaning common people
43
Where was the Frankfurt Parliament convened?
The Frankfurt Parliament was convened at the Church of St Paul
44
Why did the middle class lose its support after the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament?
``` The middle class lost its support after the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament because they resisted the demands of the workers and the artisans. ```
45
Who were referred as ‘Junkers’ in Prussia?
Junkers, in Prussia, the large land owning class
46
Which state led the unification of Germany?
Prussia led the unification of Germany
47
Who holds the credit of unifying Germany?
Otto von Bismarck holds the credit of unifying Germany.
48
Who was proclaimed the German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in January 1871?
Kaiser William I was proclaimed as the emperor of Germany after its unification in 1871
49
Who headed Sardinia-Piedmont?
King Victor Emmanuel II headed Sardinia-Piedmont
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What was the result of the Act of Union (1707)?
The Act of Union 1707 resulted in the formation of United Kingdom of Great Britain with the incorporation of Scotland.

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