WorksheetsNationalism Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
Why would diversity be an issue for the Austrian Empire?
Too much money was being made
France would attack Austria
Different cultures clashed
Romania wanted an empire too
Which leader's ineffective governance contributed to the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?
Wilhelm II
Napoleon III
Franz Josef I
Victor Emmanuel II
What was a primary motivation for nations to engage in imperialism during the 19th century?
Need for raw materials for industrial growth
To prevent European cultural influence
Interest in ancient civilizations
Decline in scientific advancements
Which of the following terms should be in the middle circle of the graphic organizer below?
Roots of nationalism
Types of imperialistic control
Motives for revolutions
Economic systems
What is a key characteristic of imperialism?
The spread of cultural diversity
The establishment of trade unions
The control of one nation over foreign lands
The rise of agricultural societies
Why would Africa be a place that countries like England and France would want to control?
It had a small population
To make sure Africa had technology
To stop African dictatorships
It is full of resources and good ports
What was the underlying justification for the concept of the "White Man's Burden" in the 19th century?
Europeans believed they had a duty to civilize non-European societies
Europeans thought they were inferior to Asians and Africans
Colonialism was universally opposed by European nations
Non-European societies were seen as more advanced than European ones
What term best describes the process of a minority group gradually adopting the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture?
Colonialism
Acculturation
Assimilation
Imperialism
What was the rationale behind the colonizers' use of paternalism in their colonies?
They believed the native populations were capable of self-governance
They viewed native populations as equals and partners
They considered native populations incapable of managing their own affairs
It was a strategy to integrate native cultures into colonial society
The map below shows the British Empire at its height. What can one infer from the map?
Britain had access to anything they needed at any given moment
China was going to cause problems from Britain
Britain and the United States were going to be allies
France had as many colonies as Britain
What impact would be a result of the below?
The British would soon control all South America
The rest of Europe will become industrially superior to Britain
English would become the official language of those areas
Britain would soon lose their world power status due to rebellions
What role did the Industrial Revolution play in the relationship between nationalism and imperialism?
It led to the decline of nationalism in industrialized countries
It fueled competition for resources and global dominance
It caused industrialized nations to abandon imperialistic pursuits
It was irrelevant to the concepts of nationalism and imperialism
What factors contributed to Japan's classification as an imperialistic power similar to Western nations?
Because they adopted Western fashion and culture.
Because they had industrialized and sought new markets and resources.
Because they were geographically close to Western countries.
Because they had a strong tradition of monarchy.
Based on what you know and the map below what two countries controlled most of Africa?
Germany and Belgium
Angola and Sudan
United States and China
France and Britain
Which of the following can you infer from the map?
Germany and Belgium worked together to control the resources
The native African had no say in where the borders were drawn
Africa would start a world war
Africans were willing to give up their resources in exchange for freedom
The painting below depicts the HMS Nemesis, a British warship located in the back right, destroying a Chinese supply boat during the Opium Wars. Why would it have been easy for the British to destroy the Chinese ship?
Chinese were helping fight off Imperialist invasions in other countries
British steamships were more advanced and powerful than Chinese ships
Britain had more people in their country than China did
The Chinese government allowed free trade
Peoples like the Native Americans in the United States, the Mayans in Central America, the Zulus in South Africa, and the Aborigines of Australia are all examples of which of the following?
A migrant to these places
An emigrant to these places
Indigenous to these places
Enemies to these places
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several countries established spheres of influence in China. What policy did the United States advocate to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China?
Good Neighbor Policy
Containment Policy
Open Door Policy
Truman Doctrine
Which armed rebellion led British forces to seize direct control over India in 1858?
The Opium War
The Sepoy Mutiny
The India-Pakistani Incident
The Anglo-Sudan War
What was a significant adverse consequence of European imperialism on colonized societies?
Exploitation of natural resources by colonial powers
Advancement in educational opportunities
Equal distribution of political power
Mutual economic benefits
