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Earn 100

Describe briefly about the unification of Italy.

Important Questions on The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

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Read the statements and select the correct answer from the options given below:

Statement – I: Three wars were fought over a period of seven years with Austria, Denmark and France ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification of Germany. 

Statement – II: On 18th January, 1871, new German Empire was proclaimed headed by Kaiser William I of Prussia in the Palace of Versailles.

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Match Column A with Column B. Choose the correct option:

Column A Column B
I) Zollverein (a) Dynasty
II) Germania (b) Secret Society
Ill) Carbonari (c) Allegory
IV) Bourbon (d) Customs Union

 

EASY
Who among the following was the architect for the unification of Germany?
 
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Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct option.

Statement 1: In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed king of United Italy.

Statement 2: In the middle of the 19th Century Sardinia-Piedmont was the only state in Italy ruled by an Italian princely house.

Statement 3: Giuseppe Gardibaldi (1807-82) was a celebrated French freedom Fighter.

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The victory in the wars with three different countries led to Prussian unification. These three countries were:
HARD

Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option:

  1. He was an Italian statesman.
  2. He spoke French much better than Italian.
  3. He was a tactful diplomat.
  4. He belonged to a Royal family.
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Match the following and choose the correct option.

Leader Role
a. Victor Emmanuel II I. Chief Minister of Italy
b. Guiseppe Mazzini II. Young Italy Movement
c. Guiseppe Garibaldi III. Conquered the Kingdom of Sicillies
d. Count Cavour IV. Proclaimed as king of United Italy
EASY
Which one of the following is true regarding the ideas promoted by Mazzini?
EASY
It was believed by _____ that God had intended nations to be the natural units of mankind:
MEDIUM

Given below are some allegories used in Europe during the nationalist movement. Accordingly, which one of the following signified the beginning of a new era?

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Which one of the following Italian states was ruled by an Italian princely house?
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Prior to the revolution, British society comprised which two classes?
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Who among the following had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic during 1830s?
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Who was the chief minister of Prussia during the period of German Unification?
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In 1834, a customs union or _____ was formed at the initiative of Prussia. (Zollverein / Hitler Youth)
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Which of the following is "NOT" a characteristic of allegory of France, Marianne?
HARD
On which of the following modern aspects did the new Germany place a strong emphasis?
1. Currency
2. Banking
3. Legal system
4. Demography
EASY
Who among the following was proclaimed King of United Italy in 1861?