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WORLD HISTORY UNIT 5: "EUROPEAN NATIONALISM"

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Napoleon was born on the island of _____

a)

St. Helena

b)

Elba

c)

Corsica

d)

Sicily

2.
The French Revolution was divided into 3 phases
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Before the revolution, the French population was comprised of three parts known as _____.
a)
estates
b)
clergy
c)
nobility
d)
bourgeoisie
4.
During the 1st phase of the Revolution, French government became a republic.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
A_____ is a Form of monarchy where the king or queen are just a ceremonial head of state and have NO real governing power 
a)
Republic
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Absolute Monarchy
6.
_____ was the leader of the second phase of the French Revolution known as the “Reign of Terror”.
a)
King Louis XVI
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Maximilien Robespierre
d)
Queen Marie Antoinette
7.
The _____ consisted of five men who governed France.
a)
The National Assembly
b)
The National Assembly
c)
The Directory
d)
The Consulate
8.
What was the name of the French government Napoleon established after he overthrew the Directory?
a)
The National Assembly
b)
The National Assembly
c)
The Directory
d)
The Consulate
9.
A _____ is a form of government in which the people vote for representatives to represent them and act on their behalf.
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Absolute Monarchy
c)
Republic
d)
Theocracy
10.
Napoleon’s downfall began when he invaded _____.
a)
England
b)
Spain
c)
Austria
d)
Russia
11.
After Napoleon was initially defeated, he was exiled to which of the following islands?
a)
elba
b)
corsica
c)
St. Helena
d)
Sicily
12.
Napoleon's final defeat came at the battle of Waterloo in Belgium.
a)
true
b)
false
13.
___________ is the unique cultural identity of a people based on a common language, religion, & national symbols. 
a)
democracy
b)
nationalism
c)
liberalism
d)
conservatism
14.
After Napoleon's final defeat, he was exiled to which of the following islands?
a)
Elba
b)
Corsica
c)
St. Helena
d)
Sicily
15.
After Napoleon’s final defeat, leaders of the victorious powers met at the Congress of Vienna and agreed upon a treaty that redrew the map of Europe.
a)
true
b)
false
16.
The most influential leader at the Congress was _____ 
a)
Czar Alexander 1st of Russia
b)
King Frederick William 3rd of Prussia
c)
the Duke of Ellington of Britain
d)
Klemens von Mitternich of Austria 
17.

The results of the Congress of Vienna included the restoration of monarchs, and a new map of Europe. This came to be called the Concert of Europe.

a)

true

b)

false

18.
_______ is a political philosophy based on Enlightenment principles, holding that people should be as free as possible from government restraint and should enjoy basic rights. 
a)
conservatiem
b)
nationalism
c)
liberalism
d)
patriotism
19.
The unification of Germany was led by __________. 
a)
Camillo di Cavour
b)
Giuseppe Garibaldi
c)
Klemens von Mitternich
d)
Otto von Bismarck 
20.
________ were the leaders of the unification of Italy.
a)
Camillo di Cavour and Otto von Bismarck
b)
Klemens von Mitternich and Camillo di Cavour
c)
Giuseppe Garibaldi and Klemens von Mitternich
d)
Giuseppe Garibaldi and Camillo di Cavour 
21.
______ is a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, favoring obedience to political authority and organized religion
a)
liberalism
b)
nationalism
c)
militarism
d)
conservatism
22.

Only the ______ Estate had to pay taxes in France prior to the revolution

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

forth

23.
King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were executed during the Reign of Terror.
a)
true
b)
false
24.
Decisions made at the Congress of Vienna after the defeat of Napoleon helped to maintain peace in Europe for almost 40 years. 
a)
true
b)
false
25.
The unification of Italy and of Germany resulted in upsetting the balance of power established after the defeat of Napoleon in Europe and helped to set up events of the 20th century. 
a)
true
b)
false
26.
What is a coup d'etat?
a)
Overthrow of the government by the Military
b)
Overthrow of the government by the people
c)
When the public votes to change their constitution
d)
Military tactic using artillery and flanking infantry
27.
What was the result of Napoleon's invasion of Russia?
a)
None of these
b)
Napoleon conquered Russia, but while he was invading the British invaded France
c)
Napoleon retreated to focus on the Haitian Revolution
d)
Napoleon lost 95% of his army, and retreated back to France
28.
Who was put in power after Napoleon's first exile?
a)
Coach Graves
b)
Louis XVIII
c)
Alexander I
d)
Queen Latifah
29.
When Napoleon escaped exile and returned to France, Great Britain and Prussia invaded. Which Battle in Belgium did they meet Napoleon?
a)
Toulon
b)
Austerlitz
c)
Waterloo
d)
Trafalgar
30.
Which country hosted the Congress of Vienna?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Prussia
c)
Austria
d)
France
31.
Why did the Congress of Vienna return absolute monarchs to power in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?
a)
to restore order and the balance of power
b)
to encourage the spread of nationalism
c)
to promote the spread of Enlightenment ideas
d)
to protect the power of the Catholic Church
32.
What is Nationalism?
a)
A sense of unity based upon shared characteristics: language, culture, religion, and geography
b)
Advocates legitimate, tradition government in order to preserve the status quo
c)
Advocates limited government in order to protect individual liberties
33.
Nationalism expressed a desire or right for nationalities to rule themselves?
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Where did Napoleon make a name for himself?
a)
The Committee of Public Safety
b)
The Directory
c)
The Estates General
d)
The French Army
35.
What did Napoleon do in 1804 after winning major Military Battles with the full support of the French people?
a)
Married his third Wife
b)
Cut all ties with the Roman Catholic Church
c)
Crowned himself Emperor of France
d)
Invaded Russia
36.
What type of government was Napoleon in charge of?
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Republic
d)
Socialist
37.
What was the outcome of Napoleon’s quest for Russian Lands?
a)
Napoleon’s Army suffered staggering casualties caused by starvation and freezing temperatures
b)
Napoleon’s Army made great additions to the French Empire by taking control of Moscow
c)
Napoleon’s was made the Emperor of Russia
d)
Napoleon’s uniform code of laws was adopted by the Russian Government
38.
The main purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to do which of the following?
a)
decide how to control the Industrial Revolution
b)
decide how to stop Nationalism from spreading any further throughout Europe
c)
decide how to put Europe back together after the Fall of Napoleon’s Empire and create a Balance of Power on the Continent of Europe
d)
decide how to keep Great Britain from becoming the most powerful European Country
39.

This is the name of the man who led German unification:

a)

Otto von Bismarck

b)

Guiseppe Garibaldi

c)

Count Cavour

d)

Mikhail Gorbachev

40.

This is the name of the man who led the unification of Southern Italy

a)

Count Cavour

b)

Otto von Bismarck

c)

Guiseppi Garibaldi

d)

Mikhail Gorbachev

41.

These were the methods that Bismarck used to unite Germany --

a)

Militarism and realpolitik

b)

Truman doctrine and militarism

c)

Containment policy and militarism

d)

creoles and mestizos

42.

This is the title of the leader of Germany:

a)

Chancellor

b)

King

c)

Kaiser

d)

Prime Minister

43.

Politics of reality, and practical considerations describe which of the following?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Enlightenment

c)

"Realpolitik"

d)

None of These

44.
Unification is…
a)
The belief that one should be loyal to the ruler of a country
b)
The belief that one should be loyal to the country, not ruler
c)
The process of uniting separate areas into one country
d)
The process of gaining new colonies
45.
How did Nationalism lead to political changes in Europe?
a)
The desire for self-rule led to revolutions
b)
It spurred investment in factories
c)
It led to Communist revolutions
d)
It returned royal families to power
46.
What is nationalism?
a)
a force that causes countries to separate
b)
a belief that each nationality should have their own government
c)
a right to create a new nation
d)
the identity of a person with another country
47.
The first Kaiser of a unified Germany
a)
Victor Emanuel 
b)
WIlhelm I
c)
Nicholas I
d)
Charles I
48.
The clergy and church officials made up which estate?
a)
First Estate
b)
Second Estate
c)
Third Estate
d)
Estates General
49.
The nobles made up which Estate?
a)
First Estate
b)
Second Estate
c)
Third Estate
d)
Estates General
50.
Who was the king of France during the French Revolution?
a)
Louis XVI
b)
Peter the Great
c)
Robespierre
d)
Marquis de Lafayette