Italian Unification and Key Figures

The video explores the unification of Italy, starting with the historical context of a divided peninsula dominated by foreign powers. It highlights the rise of nationalism and the efforts of key figures like Mazzini, Cavour, and Garibaldi. Through strategic alliances and military campaigns, Italy gradually unified, culminating in the establishment of a nation-state under King Victor Emmanuel II. The video concludes by comparing Italy's unification to Germany's, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of multiple leaders.

What was the primary reason for the division of the Italian Peninsula after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• The influence of the Catholic Church

• The discovery of new trade routes

• The rise of local kingdoms and foreign princes

• The invasion by the Ottoman Empire

Which event sparked a sense of nationalism among the Italian people?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Congress of Vienna

• Napoleon's invasion of Italy

Who founded the group 'Young Italy' and what was its main goal?

• Giuseppe Mazzini; to establish a unified Italian republic

• Giuseppe Garibaldi; to create a monarchy

• Count Camillo Cavour; to improve agriculture

• Victor Emmanuel II; to expand the Kingdom of Sardinia

What was Count Camillo Cavour's primary objective as Prime Minister of Sardinia?

• To establish a trade alliance with Austria

• To improve the Sardinian economy

• To create a new Italian language

• To remove Austrian influence from Italy

How did Cavour strengthen Sardinia's position against Austria?

• By forming alliances with Britain and France

• By building a powerful navy

• By signing a peace treaty with Austria

• By annexing the Papal States

What was the significance of the 'Red Shirts' in the Italian unification?

• They were a political party supporting the Pope

• They were a nationalist volunteer army led by Garibaldi

• They were a secret society opposing unification

• They were a group of diplomats

Why did Cavour become concerned about Garibaldi's success in Southern Italy?

• He believed Garibaldi was too inexperienced

• He was worried about losing French support

• He wanted to maintain peace with Austria

• He feared Garibaldi would establish a separate republic

Who was crowned the first king of a unified Italy in 1861?

• Giuseppe Mazzini

• Count Camillo Cavour

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

Which two regions were the last to join the unified Italy?

• Venetia and Rome

• Lombardy and Sicily

• Tuscany and Naples

• Piedmont and Sardinia

How did the unification of Italy differ from that of Germany?

• Germany's unification took longer

• Italy's unification involved multiple revolutionaries

• Germany's unification was more peaceful

• Italy was unified by a single leader