The Rise of Nationalism in Europe MCQs Quiz Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. A nation-state , according to the French philosopher, Ernst Renan, was formed by

1. Acommon language, race, religion or territory
2. A nation with a shared history or descent, of endeavours, sacrifice and devotion , wish to perform still more greatdeeds together.
3. A large scale solidarity, its existence a daily plebiscite.
4. Both b and c.

2. Frederic Sorrieu, a French artist in his series of four prints (1948) visualized his dream of a world as :

1. A world made up of one nation one world.
2. A world made up of democratic and social republics.
3. A world with one absolute ruler
4. A world following one religion, one language

3. German philosopher, Johann Gottfried clamined that true German culture was to be discovered among the:

1. Common people
2. Aristocratic
3. Middle class elite
4. None of above

4. Giuseppe Mazzini was

1. an Italian revolutionary born in Rome in 1810
2. a Corsican born in Genoa in 1807
3. an Italian born in Genoa in1807
4. an Italian painter born in Genoa in 1810.

5. In politics liberalism emphasized

1. end of autocracy and clerical privileges, a constitution and a representative government through parliament.
2. The inviolability of private property.
3. The right to vote.
4. Both a and b.

6. Liberalism meant to the new middle classes

1. political freedom for them.
2. Freedom of the individual and equality of all before law.
3. End of aristocracy.
4. New political rights.

7. Liberal-nationalits mainly belong to which class?

1. Elite class
2. Educated middle-class elite
3. Working class
4. Artisans

8. Name one kind of revolt that started in Europe in 1848.

1. linguistic revolt in Germany.
2. Artisans,industrial workers and peasants revolted against economic hardships.
3. Revolt against monarchy in Switzerland.
4. Revolt for freedom in Greece.

9. Name the Italian revolutionary from Genoa.

1. Metternich
2. Johann Gottfried
3. Giuseppe Mazzini
4. None of these

10. Nationalism brought about in Europe the emergence of:

1. The Nation State
2. The modern state
3. Multinational Dynastic state
4. Alliances formed among many European states.

11. Socially and politically dominant class in Europe during mid-eighteenth century was

1. The nobility
2. The landed aristocrats
3. The church
4. The absolute monarch.

12. The Civil code of Na polean established :

1. Equality before law
2. secured the right to property
3. Did away with all the privileges based on birth
4. all the above.

13. The first clear expression of Nationalism in Europe came with:

1. The American Revolution
2. The Russian Revolution
3. The French Revolution
4. The Industrial Revolution.

14. The ideas of a United community enjoying equal rights under a constitution were expressed by the French as:

1. La Patrie
2. Le Citoyen
3. Both a and b
4. None of the above.

15. The meaning of Volksgeist:

1. Common people
2. Spirit of the nation
3. Music
4. None of above

16. The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe, after 1871, was an area called:

1. Ottoman
2. Prussia
3. Balkans
4. Macedonia

17. The Napoleonic Civil code was established in the year:

1. 1801
2. 1802
3. 1804
4. 1904

18. The place where the priests and bishops were punished.

1. Siberia
2. Tundra
3. Mongolia
4. None of above

19. The political and constitutional changes brought about by the French Revolution were:

1. It ended the absolute monarchy.
2. It transferred power to a body of the French citizens.
3. It proclaimed that henceforth people would constitute the nation and shape its destiny.
4. All the above.

20. The term Plebiscite means:

1. Adult Franchise
2. A direct vote by which all the people of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal
3. When the rich and the aristocrats select their leaders
4. A vote by the people to elect their leader.

21. Treaty of Constantinople recognised ............. as an independent nation.

1. Greece
2. Australia
3. Italy
4. None of the above

22. What major issue was criticised against by the liberal nationalists?

1. Censorship laws to control the press
2. Preservation of the Church
3. A modem army
4. Efficient bureaucracy

23. What was the main feature of the pattern of land holding prevailing in the Eastern and Central Europe?

1. Tenants
2. Vast estates
3. Small owners
4. Landlords

24. What was the main occupation in the mid 18th century in Europe?

1. Trade and conunerce
2. Peasantry
3. Craftmanship
4. All of the above

25. What was Young Italy?

1. Vision of Italy
2. Secret society
3. National anthem of Italy
4. None of these

26. When was the first clear expression of nationalism noticed in Europe?

1. 1787
2. 1759
3. 1789
4. 1769

27. Where was the first upheaval took place in July, 1803?

1. Italy
2. France
3. Germany
4. Greece

28. Which country became full-fledged territorial state in Europe in the year 1789?

1. Germany
2. France
3. England
4. Spain

29. Which country began to use language as a weapon of national resistance?

1. Poland
2. Prussia
3. Hungary
4. Austria

30. Which country had been party of the Ottoman Empire since the 15th century?

1. Spain
2. Greece
3. France
4. Germany

31. Which language was spoken for purposes of diplomacy in the mid 18th century in Europe?

1. German
2. English
3. French
4. Spanish

32. Which new spirit guided European nations after Napoleans defeat?

1. Fascism.
2. Conservatism
3. Nazism
4. Communism.

33. Which newly designed flag was chosen to replace the formal flag Royal Standard in France?

1. Union Jack
2. Tricolour
3. White Saltire
4. Red Cross

34. Which of the following did nationalist sentiments?

1. Art
2. Music
3. Climate
4. None of the above

35. Which of the following did the European conservatives not believe in?

1. Traditional institution of state policy
2. Strengthened monarchy
3. A return to a society of pro-revolutionary days

36. Which of the following reforms made the whole system in France more rational and efficient?

1. Administrative reform
2. Social reform
3. Economic reform
4. Political reform

37. Which of the following was not a part of Napoleons defeat?

1. Britain
2. Australia
3. Italy

38. Which region is ruled over by The Habsburg Empire?

1. Austria-Hungary
2. France-Netherlands
3. Spain-Portugal
4. Scotland-Ireland

39. Who destroyed democracy in France?

1. Adolf Hitler
2. Mussolini
3. Napolean Bonaparte
4. Bismarck

40. Who remarked When France Sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold?

1. Giuseppe Mazzini
2. Metternich
3. Louis Philippe
4. Johann Gottfried

41. Who was proclaimed the King of United Italy, in 1861?

1. Giuseppe Garibaldi
2. Victor Emmanuel II
3. Giuseppe Mazzini
4. Cavour