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Case Studies: Italian & German Unification

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nationalism grew in Europe as a response to Napoleon because:

a)

Napoleon's conquests united people against foreign rule and inspired national identity.

b)

Napoleon promoted local cultures and traditions.

c)

European countries wanted to adopt French customs.

d)

Napoleon encouraged the dissolution of national boundaries.

2.

What was the long term effect of the Congress of Vienna?

a)

It established a balance of power in Europe that prevented major wars for decades.

b)

It led to the immediate unification of Germany and Italy.

c)

It resulted in the spread of democracy across Europe.

d)

It caused the collapse of the British Empire.

3.

Nationalism played a role in the unification of Italy by:

a)

Encouraging a shared identity among Italians, leading to efforts to unite the country

b)

Promoting regional divisions and preventing unity

c)

Supporting foreign rule over Italian states

d)

Discouraging any attempts at political change

4.

The person responsible for unifying Italy was:

a)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Otto von Bismarck

d)

Louis XIV

5.

Who was known as 'The Brain' of Italian Unification?

a)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

b)

Giuseppe Mazzini

c)

Count Camillo Di Cavour

d)

Victor Emmanuel II

6.

Which leader was responsible for founding 'Young Italy', a secret organization that worked toward the goal of a unified Italy?

a)

Count Camillo Di Cavour

b)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

c)

Giuseppe Mazzini

d)

Victor Emmanuel II

7.

Fill in the blank: Garibaldi led an army of Italians across Southern Italy in the 1860's called the _________?

a)

Red Shirts

b)

Blue Coats

c)

Green Berets

d)

White Helmets

8.

The person who negotiated with France and added the Papal States to Sardinia during the process of Italian unification was:

a)

Camillo di Cavour

b)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

c)

Victor Emmanuel II

d)

Giuseppe Mazzini

9.

Giuseppe Garibaldi was given permission to unite Southern Italy with the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The leader described as 'The Sword' of Italian Unification was:

a)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

b)

Camillo di Cavour

c)

Victor Emmanuel II

d)

Giuseppe Mazzini

11.

Fill in the blank: Mazzini wrote of his dreams for a united Republican Italy where all Italians were ______ and ______.

a)

united, equal

b)

rich, powerful

c)

educated, free

d)

happy, prosperous

12.

The person who arranged for Garibaldi to meet King Victor Emmanuel II was:

a)

Count Cavour

b)

Giuseppe Mazzini

c)

Pope Pius IX

d)

Napoleon III

13.

Cavour played which role in Italian Unification?

a)

He was a leading statesman who helped unify Italy through diplomacy and alliances.

b)

He led the Italian army in battle against Austria.

c)

He was the king who declared Italian unification.

d)

He was a revolutionary who started uprisings across Italy.

14.

Cavour's goal was:

a)

to unify Italy

b)

to expand the French Empire

c)

to maintain Austrian control over Italy

d)

to promote Spanish rule in Europe

15.

Cavour was known as 'the Brain' because:

a)

he was a master strategist and planner.

b)

he was a famous artist.

c)

he was a powerful military leader.

d)

he was a popular king.

16.

Garibaldi's dream was:

a)

To unify Italy into a single nation

b)

To conquer France

c)

To become the King of Spain

d)

To establish a republic in Germany

17.

Garibaldi attempted to accomplish his goal by:

a)

leading military campaigns and uniting Italian territories

b)

negotiating peace treaties with foreign powers

c)

establishing trade agreements with neighboring countries

d)

forming alliances with religious leaders

18.

Garibaldi's contribution to Italian unification was:

a)

He led military campaigns that helped unify Italy.

b)

He negotiated peace treaties with France.

c)

He was the king of unified Italy.

d)

He opposed the idea of Italian unification.

19.

Garibaldi was known as 'the Sword' because of his _______.

a)

military leadership and use of force in the unification of Italy

b)

diplomatic skills in negotiating peace treaties

c)

artistic contributions to Italian culture

d)

economic reforms in Italy

20.

Mazzini promoted the cause of Italian unity by:

a)

founding Young Italy and inspiring nationalist movements

b)

signing the Treaty of Vienna

c)

leading the Congress of Vienna

d)

supporting foreign rule in Italy

21.

Mazzini was known as 'the heart' because:

a)

he was the emotional center of the group.

b)

he was the tallest member.

c)

he was the fastest runner.

d)

he was the oldest member.

22.

The person responsible for unifying Italy was:

a)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

b)

Otto von Bismarck

c)

Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

Winston Churchill

23.

According to Cavour, people can achieve a degree of intelligence and morality by:

a)

education and free institutions

b)

military conquest

c)

economic prosperity alone

d)

religious rituals

24.

According to Cavour, a positive result of Italian unification would be:

a)

increased political stability and economic growth

b)

division among Italian states

c)

loss of national identity

d)

decline in international influence

25.

Cavour’s thoughts on nationalism can be described as:

a)

He believed in pragmatic nationalism focused on unification and modernization.

b)

He advocated for radical revolution and complete independence from all foreign influence.

c)

He rejected nationalism and supported regional autonomy over national unity.

d)

He was a strong supporter of religious nationalism as the basis for Italian unity.

26.

Which country did Cavour recommend allying with in 1859?

a)

He advised forming an alliance with France.

b)

He suggested remaining neutral.

c)

He recommended supporting Austria.

d)

He proposed declaring war on Britain.

27.

Garibaldi was called the “Sword” of Italian Unification because:

a)

he led military campaigns that helped unify Italy.

b)

he wrote the constitution of Italy.

c)

he was the king of Italy.

d)

he negotiated peace treaties with Austria.

28.

Identify the symbols of Italian nationalism that appear in the painting.

a)

The Italian flag and laurel wreath

b)

The Eiffel Tower and baguette

c)

The Statue of Liberty and bald eagle

d)

The Union Jack and Big Ben

29.

Garibaldi indicates a sense of nationalism in which of the following ways?

a)

By leading efforts to unify Italy and inspire patriotic sentiment

b)

By promoting foreign rule over Italy

c)

By discouraging unity among Italians

d)

By supporting regional divisions instead of national unity

30.

Nationalism contributed to Italian Unification by:

a)

Uniting people with a common identity and purpose

b)

Encouraging foreign rule over Italian states

c)

Promoting regional divisions and isolation

d)

Discouraging the idea of a unified Italy

31.

According to Droysen, the goals of Prussia are:

a)

to unify Germany under Prussian leadership

b)

to expand French influence in Europe

c)

to maintain the status quo of small German states

d)

to support Austrian dominance in Germany

32.

A united Germany needs ________, and it would be provided by ________.

a)

stability; European powers

b)

military support; France

c)

economic aid; the United States

d)

leadership; Prussia

33.

Identify the elements of nationalism found within this speech.

a)

Pride in national identity

b)

Support for international cooperation

c)

Emphasis on individualism

d)

Promotion of regional autonomy

34.

The King of Prussia will not accept the title of King of the German states for which two reasons?

a)

He did not want to offend Austria and he did not want to accept a crown from the people.

b)

He wanted to remain neutral and he was not interested in expansion.

c)

He feared losing his own throne and he lacked military support.

d)

He was already the Emperor of Austria and he wanted to avoid war.

35.

The King of Prussia’s decision affects German unification by:

a)

uniting the German states under Prussian leadership

b)

dividing the German states further

c)

ending all efforts for unification

d)

making Austria the leader of German unification

36.

The King is displaying nationalism by:

a)

Waving the national flag in a public ceremony.

b)

Wearing traditional clothing from another country.

c)

Ignoring national symbols during events.

d)

Promoting foreign cultures over his own.

37.

The main goals of the Congress of Vienna were:

a)

to restore balance of power and maintain peace in Europe

b)

to promote industrialization across Europe

c)

to establish democratic governments in all countries

d)

to expand colonial territories for European powers

38.

According to Bismarck, Austria poses what threat to Germany?

a)

Austria threatens to divide and weaken Germany.

b)

Austria seeks to unite with Germany peacefully.

c)

Austria wants to support German unification.

d)

Austria poses no threat to Germany.

39.

Bismarck indicates a sense of nationalism in the following way:

a)

By promoting German unity and pride.

b)

By supporting regional independence over national unity.

c)

By discouraging patriotic sentiments among citizens.

d)

By prioritizing foreign alliances over national interests.

40.

The war between Prussia and Austria was not fought for which of the following reasons?

a)

Territorial expansion in Africa

b)

Control over German states

c)

Dynastic disputes

d)

Economic dominance in Europe

41.

The leader of the German states was:

a)

Otto von Bismarck

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Kaiser Wilhelm II

d)

Frederick the Great

42.

Proclamation of 1871, The Imperial Proclamation (Wilhelm I, King), January 18, 1871: The King of Prussia declares:

a)

The establishment of the German Empire

b)

The abolition of the monarchy

c)

The beginning of the French Revolution

d)

The unification of Italy

43.

The responsibilities of taking the imperial [royal] title include:

a)

Governing the empire and upholding its laws

b)

Leading only military campaigns

c)

Managing only religious ceremonies

d)

Focusing solely on personal wealth

44.

The main goal of the united Germany is:

a)

to establish a strong and unified nation

b)

to divide into smaller states

c)

to remain under foreign control

d)

to abolish all forms of government

45.

The movement for Italian unification and resurgance was known as...

a)

Risorgimento.

b)

Rigamortis.

c)

Realpolitik.

d)

Reconquista.

46.

Established Prussia as a power in Europe by developing a strong modern army. Prussia eventually lead to the unification of the German states and the foundation of Germany as a country.

a)

Frederick the Great

b)

Otto von Bismarck

c)

Frederick William

d)

Kaiser Wilhelm

47.
The Iron Chancellor: Unites Germany: Realpolitick
a)
Cavour
b)
Wilhelm I
c)
Bismarck
d)
Garibaldi
48.

pride in one's country

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

49.

The control and exploitation of a country by a more powerful country is known as what?

a)

Imperialism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Liberalism

50.

Which individual is associated with the phrase blood and iron as related to the unification of Germany?

a)

Otto von Bismarck

b)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

c)

Kaiser Wilhelm II

d)

Count Camillo di Cavour