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Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe unification movements national movements in europe historiography

The three famous wars that led to the unification of Germany were _______.

  1. War with Denmark, Austro-Prussian war, and Franco-Prussian war

  2. Austro-Prussian war, Franco-Prussian war, and War with Greece

  3. Battle of Waterloo, Hundred days of war, and war with Denmark

  4. War with Denmark, Austro-Prussian war, and Battle of Waterloo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Three wars over seven years – with Austria, Denmark and France – ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification. 

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe unification movements national movements in europe historiography

'Young Italy', the secret society of Italy was set up by

  1. Garibaldi

  2. Cavour

  3. Mazzini

  4. Victor Emannuel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During the 1830s, Giuseppe Mazzini had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic. He had also formed a secret society called Young Italy for the propagation of his goals. 

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe unification movements national movements in europe historiography

Who is known as 'Man of Blood and Iron'?

  1. Napolean

  2. Bismarck

  3. Ho Chi minh

  4. Sir Walter Scott
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Prussia formed the nucleus for the unification of Germany and Bismarck, the mastermind behind this achievement, saw that the unification was achieved through war and conquest. His policy was popularly understood as the 'Blood and Iron' policy. Bismarck introduced many reforms. He started many industries and introduced many reforms in education. Hence, Bismarck was rightly called the 'Iron Man of Germany' in every sense.

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe unification movements national movements in europe historiography

Find out the wrong statement about Giuseppe Mazzini?

  1. He was a member of the secret society of the Carbonari.

  2. He believed "The God has intended nations to be the natural units of mankind".

  3. He was the founder of Young Europe.

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Giuseppe Mazzini was a great activist, a journalist who played a major role in the unification of Italy. He founded "Young Europe" movement in 1834  on the model of Young Italy movement. The secret society of the Carbonari was active in Italy from about 1800 to 1831 and Giuseppe Mazzini was never the member of it.

Multiple choice history vital villages, thriving towns construction of history sources of modern history the idea of history

The British projected all the freedom struggles as mutiny or ______.

  1. upheavals

  2. uproar

  3. riots

  4. fights
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Every incident was narrated in a way beneficial to the writers. For ex: the British, while writing, projected all the freedom struggles as mutiny or riots. But the Indian writers rejected them as mutiny and instead called them a struggle for independence. 

Multiple choice history vital villages, thriving towns construction of history sources of modern history the idea of history

Every incident was narrated in a way _____ to the writers.

  1. beneficial

  2. instrumental

  3. harmful

  4. favorable
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Every incident was narrated in a way beneficial to the writers. For ex: the British, while writing, projected all the freedom struggles as mutiny or riots. But the Indian writers rejected them as mutiny and instead called them a struggle for independence. 

Multiple choice history vital villages, thriving towns construction of history sources of modern history the idea of history

When did Press Trust of India started using the satellite broadcast technology instead of tele-printers?

  1. During the 1980s

  2. During the 1990s

  3. During the 2000s

  4. During the 1970s
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During 1990s, PTI started using the 'Satellite broadcast' technology instead of tele-printers to sent news all over the country. PTI has now started its online service.

Multiple choice history vital villages, thriving towns construction of history sources of modern history the idea of history

Sources can be classified into ______ groups.

  1. one

  2. two

  3. three

  4. four
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The one who constructs history is an historian. They use historical evidences to be particular and authentic about history. So it is believed that, ‘there cannot be history without sources.’ The sources of history can be classified into two groups:

1. Literary sources
2. Archaeological sources