Rise of the Nation-State — Quiz

Question 1

How would Germany most likely have been different between 1848 and 1871 if Prussia had not belonged to the German Confederation?

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Germany would not have achieved unification as quickly.

Question 2

Which features were among the six common bonds of a nation-state? Choose four correct answers.

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culture; language; history; territory

Question 3

A challenge that Italy faced after unification was

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political unrest and instability.

Question 4

The group Young Italy formed because Italians were unhappy about

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rule by foreign nations.

Question 5

Giuseppe Garibaldi helped the nationalist cause by

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capturing most of southern Italy for the king of Sardinia.

Question 6

What is the most likely reason Bismarck was named chancellor when King Wilhelm I became kaiser of Germany?

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Wilhelm wanted to reward Bismarck, who was largely responsible for German unification.

Question 7

The group Young Italy advocated for

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democratic rule.

Question 8

What is the best definition of nationalism ?

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desire by a group with a shared background to form their own nation

Question 9

According to nationalists, a nation-state’s government should be

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chosen by that nation-state.

Question 10

How was Germany similar to Italy in the 1800s?

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Revolutionaries in Germany and Italy called for unification.

Rise of the Nation-State — Quiz Answers