2 M the Rise of Nationalism in Europe

 VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS FOR 2 MARKS

1. Name the painting prepared by Frederic Sorrieu in 1848.

Ans: In 1848 Frederic Sorrieu prepared the painting ‘The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and

Social Republics-The Pact between Nations.’

2. What is conservatism?

Ans: It is a political philosophy that stressed the importance of tradition, established institutions and

customs and preferred gradual development to quick change.

3. What was the main aim of the French Revolution?

Ans: Liberate, the people of France and Europe from despotism.

4. Why Count Camillo de Cavour was remembered in history?

Ans: Chief Minister of Italy during its unification.

5. What is a nation state?

Ans: Sense of common identity, common language and shared history.

6. What is the main contribution of French Revolution to the world?

Ans: The transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens, unity, liberty and

fraternity

7. What was the result of the Act of Union?

Ans: Making of Great Britain

8. What is nationalism?

Ans: the sense of collective identity, shared common culture, language and tradition.

9. What was Napoleonic code?

Ans: Reforms introduced by Napoleon in 1804, removed privileges based on birth, established

equality before law and secure right to property.

10. How did 18th and 19th century artists begin personifying a nation in an allegory?

Ans: female figures became allegory of nations, Marianne in France, Germania in Germany.