Nationalism Quiz

Based on the graph below what can be said about nationalism?

• Nationalism creates equality.

• Germans and Austrians are the only two countries nationalism affected.

• Islands are always created by nationalism.

• Nationalism can unify a nation or break a nation apart.

What is a key characteristic of nationalism?

• Expansion of territory through conquest

• Industrialization and technological advancement

• Strong identification with one's nation

• Economic growth and development

What might happen if a minority group in a nation feels marginalized?

• The group might peacefully accept their situation

• The group might initiate a movement that could lead to national unrest

• The group might unite with others without any issues

• The group might experience economic prosperity

Which assembly was convened by European powers to restore order after the Napoleonic Wars?

• Congress of Vienna

• Treaty of Versailles

• League of Nations

• Holy Alliance

What was a significant element that contributed to the unification of the various German states in the 19th century?

• Shared linguistic heritage

• Political fragmentation

• Desire for regional autonomy

• Absence of economic ties

"The great questions of the day will not be settled by speeches and majority decisions...but by blood and iron" - Otto von Bismarck. According to the words above how did Bismarck unify Germany?

• By granting the German people a democratic form of government

• By allowing the German people to decide what type of government they wanted

• By building up a strong country through war and industrialization

• By a movement similar to the French Revolution

What role did the Ems Dispatch play in the Franco-Prussian War and the subsequent unification of Germany?

• It led to a peaceful resolution between France and Prussia

• It incited French anger, leading to war and uniting the German states

• It caused Germany to lose territory to France

• It resulted in the economic downfall of Prussia

Why would Germany demand France give them Alsace-Lorraine after defeating them in the Franco-Prussian War?

• The land was rich in resources and culturally significant

• The French sold the land to another country

• So it could become an independent country

• Because Denmark was controlling this land and it was full of Germans.

Which region in Europe is known for its complex history and frequent conflicts?

• Great Britain

• Balkans

• Alps

• Transylvania

Based on what you know about nationalism and the map below, why would Slavs (Czechs, Poles, Croats for examples) be upset with Austria-Hungary's borders?

• They thought Germany should be in control of them

• They were not Austrian yet were ruled by Austria

• They wished Austria had a larger empire

• They are actually part of the United States