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1. The feeling of......... emerged as a force which fought about sweeping changes in reject a proposal.
(a). a nation-state
(b). socialism
(c). nationalism
(d). liberalism
Ans. (a) a nation-state
2. Who destroyed democracy in france through a return to monarchy?
(a). Duke Metternich
(b). King Louis Philippe
(c). King Louis XVI
(d). Napolean Bonaparte
Ans. (b) plebiscite
3. A/An.......... is a direct vote by which all the adults of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal.
(a). Revolution
(b). Plebiscite
(c). Survey
(d). election
Ans. (b) Plebiscite
4. Women were admitted to the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848 as......
(a). Full members
(b). Members with no voting rights
(c). Observers
(d). None of these
Ans. (c) observers
5. Who was the chief Minister of Prussia in January 1871?
(a). Otto Von Bismarck
(b). General Von Roon
(c). Junkers
(d). Kaiser William
Ans. (a) Otto Von Bismarck
6. What mobilized nationalist feelings in the educated elite across Europe during 1830-1848?
Ans. The Greek war of independence mobilized nationalist feeling among the educated elite across Europe and during 1830-1848.
7. Who was Count Camilo de Cavour?
Ans. Count Camilo de Cavour was Chief Minister of Sardinia-Piedmont state who led the movement to unify the regions of Italy by collaborating with the French to free the Northern part of Italy in 1859 from the rule of the Austrian Hamburgs.
8. What changes did the Napoleonic Code introduce?
Ans. The Napolenic code introduced equality before law for all, secured the right to Property and removed all Privileges based on birth.
9. Give a reason for the Slavic nationalist struggle during 19th century.
Ans. The reason for the Slavic nationalist struggle during the 19th century was an attempt to win back their long-lost indepence.
10. Give a reason for the ruling elites of the region wanting to unify the Italian states.
Ans. The reason for the ruling elites of the region wanting to unify the Italian states was that it offered then the possibility of economic development and political dominance.
11. Which area was known as the 'Powder keg of Europe'?
Ans. The Balkan nations in the Early part of the 20th century preceding first world war were known as the 'Powder Keg of Europe'.
12. When was France declared as a republic?
Ans. On 21st September, 1972 the newly elected assembly abolished the monarchy and declared France as a republic.
13. Describe the process of the unification of Germany.
Ans. The popular effort to install constitutional monarchy in Germany in 1848 is one of the First step to set up the unification process, After that, the task for unification was taken over by Prussia and its chief Minister, Otto VON Bismarck, He Followed a policy of Blood and Iron in which he spent money on building military forces and carried conflict and warfare
He denounced liberalism and emphasised on expanding Prussia's military expansion. This policy contiued for seven year during which three wars were fought with Denmark, Austria and France.
14. Explain any three causes of conflict in the Balkan Area after 1871.
Ans. The tree causes of conflict in the 'Balkin Area' after 1871 are as follows.
(i) The Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain more territory at the expense of thers.
(ii) There was intense rivarly among the European powers over trade and colonies as well as naval and military might.
(iii) European powers were keen on countering the hold of others powers over the balkin, and extending its control over the area.
15. Discuss the importance of language and popular traditions in the creation of a national indentity.
Ans. The development of nationlism does not come about only through wars and territorial expansion. Culture plays an important role in the creation of national identity. Culture of a country includes its language, art, Philosophers think that to know folk culture, i.e. tradition of a country is essential for nation-building.
The tradition of folk songs, folk poetry and folk dances of a country bind the people by the tread of togetherness and pride. They give the feeling of culturally one united nation. Languages too play an important role in developing nationalist sentiment after Russian occupation, the 'Polish' language was forced out of schools in Poland and Russian language was imposed everywhere.
Many members of the clergy in Poland began to use 'Polish language'. The use of Polish came to be seen as a symbol of the struggle against Russian dominance. Thus, the language and popular traditions of a country help in the creation of national identity.
16. What was the role of women in the nationalist struggle?
Ans. Women played very significant roles in nationalist struggles all over the world. They actively participated in movement, faced the tortures of police and their own political associations and founded newspapers.
They spread the idea of liberal nationalism and also were members of various revolutionary organisations. They took part in political meetings and demonstrations. A good example is the French Revolutions in which men and women participated equally.
Even the concept of liberty is personified as a woman, Marianne. But in the 19th century women were not given any political rights. Liberal nationalism advocated for universal suffrage which led to women's active participation in nationlist movement in Europe.
The Rise and the Contemporary World - 2
1. The feeling of......... emerged as a force which fought about sweeping changes in reject a proposal.
(a). a nation-state
(b). socialism
(c). nationalism
(d). liberalism
Ans. (a) a nation-state
2. Who destroyed democracy in france through a return to monarchy?
(a). Duke Metternich
(b). King Louis Philippe
(c). King Louis XVI
(d). Napolean Bonaparte
Ans. (b) plebiscite
3. A/An.......... is a direct vote by which all the adults of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal.
(a). Revolution
(b). Plebiscite
(c). Survey
(d). election
Ans. (b) Plebiscite
4. Women were admitted to the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848 as......
(a). Full members
(b). Members with no voting rights
(c). Observers
(d). None of these
Ans. (c) observers
5. Who was the chief Minister of Prussia in January 1871?
(a). Otto Von Bismarck
(b). General Von Roon
(c). Junkers
(d). Kaiser William
Ans. (a) Otto Von Bismarck
6. What mobilized nationalist feelings in the educated elite across Europe during 1830-1848?
Ans. The Greek war of independence mobilized nationalist feeling among the educated elite across Europe and during 1830-1848.
7. Who was Count Camilo de Cavour?
Ans. Count Camilo de Cavour was Chief Minister of Sardinia-Piedmont state who led the movement to unify the regions of Italy by collaborating with the French to free the Northern part of Italy in 1859 from the rule of the Austrian Hamburgs.
8. What changes did the Napoleonic Code introduce?
Ans. The Napolenic code introduced equality before law for all, secured the right to Property and removed all Privileges based on birth.
9. Give a reason for the Slavic nationalist struggle during 19th century.
Ans. The reason for the Slavic nationalist struggle during the 19th century was an attempt to win back their long-lost indepence.
10. Give a reason for the ruling elites of the region wanting to unify the Italian states.
Ans. The reason for the ruling elites of the region wanting to unify the Italian states was that it offered then the possibility of economic development and political dominance.
11. Which area was known as the 'Powder keg of Europe'?
Ans. The Balkan nations in the Early part of the 20th century preceding first world war were known as the 'Powder Keg of Europe'.
12. When was France declared as a republic?
Ans. On 21st September, 1972 the newly elected assembly abolished the monarchy and declared France as a republic.
13. Describe the process of the unification of Germany.
Ans. The popular effort to install constitutional monarchy in Germany in 1848 is one of the First step to set up the unification process, After that, the task for unification was taken over by Prussia and its chief Minister, Otto VON Bismarck, He Followed a policy of Blood and Iron in which he spent money on building military forces and carried conflict and warfare
He denounced liberalism and emphasised on expanding Prussia's military expansion. This policy contiued for seven year during which three wars were fought with Denmark, Austria and France.
14. Explain any three causes of conflict in the Balkan Area after 1871.
Ans. The tree causes of conflict in the 'Balkin Area' after 1871 are as follows.
(i) The Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain more territory at the expense of thers.
(ii) There was intense rivarly among the European powers over trade and colonies as well as naval and military might.
(iii) European powers were keen on countering the hold of others powers over the balkin, and extending its control over the area.
15. Discuss the importance of language and popular traditions in the creation of a national indentity.
Ans. The development of nationlism does not come about only through wars and territorial expansion. Culture plays an important role in the creation of national identity. Culture of a country includes its language, art, Philosophers think that to know folk culture, i.e. tradition of a country is essential for nation-building.
The tradition of folk songs, folk poetry and folk dances of a country bind the people by the tread of togetherness and pride. They give the feeling of culturally one united nation. Languages too play an important role in developing nationalist sentiment after Russian occupation, the 'Polish' language was forced out of schools in Poland and Russian language was imposed everywhere.
Many members of the clergy in Poland began to use 'Polish language'. The use of Polish came to be seen as a symbol of the struggle against Russian dominance. Thus, the language and popular traditions of a country help in the creation of national identity.
16. What was the role of women in the nationalist struggle?
Ans. Women played very significant roles in nationalist struggles all over the world. They actively participated in movement, faced the tortures of police and their own political associations and founded newspapers.
They spread the idea of liberal nationalism and also were members of various revolutionary organisations. They took part in political meetings and demonstrations. A good example is the French Revolutions in which men and women participated equally.
Even the concept of liberty is personified as a woman, Marianne. But in the 19th century women were not given any political rights. Liberal nationalism advocated for universal suffrage which led to women's active participation in nationlist movement in Europe.
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