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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Class X – History
Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
Section A – Long Answer Questions
(5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Q1. Describe the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of Italy.
Q2. Explain the process of unification of Germany.
Q3. How did culture play an important role in creating the idea of nationalism in Europe?
Q4. Explain the role of women in the nationalist struggles of Europe.
Q5. Describe the events of the French Revolution that led to the rise of nationalism in France.
Q6. Explain the development of nationalism in Poland.
Section B – Short Answer Questions
(3 × 8 = 24 marks)
Q7. What was the Treaty of Vienna (1815)? Mention its objectives.
Q8. What did liberalism mean in early nineteenth-century Europe?
Q9. What were the aims of the Zollverein?
Q10. How did Romantic artists contribute to the growth of nationalism in Europe?
Q11. What was the significance of the Greek War of Independence?
Q12. Why did the Frankfurt Parliament fail?
Q13. How did language contribute to the rise of nationalism in Europe?
Q14. What problems were faced by the peasants in Europe?
Section C – Very Short Answer Questions
(1 × 6 = 6 marks)
Q15. Who was known as the architect of German unification?
Q16. Name the female allegory of France.
Q17. What is meant by a nation-state?
Q18. Name the battle after which Napoleon was finally defeated.
Q19. Which country was the first to become a nation-state in Europe?
Q20. What was the Zollverein?
Section D – Case Study Based Questions
(5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Q21. Case Study – The French Revolution and Nationalism
“The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789. The
revolutionaries introduced ideas such as la patrie and le citoyen, a new French flag, a national
anthem and a centralised administrative system.”
(i) What ideas did la patrie and le citoyen convey?
(ii) Mention any one symbol introduced to create a sense of collective identity.
(iii) Why was a centralised administrative system introduced?
(iv) How did these measures strengthen nationalism?
(v) Mention one way these ideas spread to other parts of Europe.
Q22. Case Study – The Frankfurt Parliament
“In 1848, representatives from various German regions met at Frankfurt to form a national
assembly. The parliament was dominated by the middle class and failed to gain support from the
monarchy and military.”
(i) Why was the Frankfurt Parliament formed?
(ii) Which social group dominated the parliament?
(iii) Why did the parliament fail?
(iv) What was the attitude of the monarchy towards it?
(v) What lesson did nationalists learn from its failure?
Q23. Case Study – Role of Culture in Nationalism
“Culture played an important role in shaping nationalist ideas. Romantic artists glorified folk
traditions, language and the past to create a sense of shared heritage.”
(i) What was Romanticism?
(ii) How did folk culture promote nationalism?
(iii) Name one Romantic thinker or artist.
(iv) Why was language important for national unity?
(v) How did art and literature strengthen nationalism?
Q24. Case Study – Unification of Germany
“Prussia took leadership in the unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck. Three wars over
seven years with Denmark, Austria and France led to German unification in 1871.”
(i) Which state led the unification of Germany?
(ii) Name the leader associated with this process.
(iii) Name any two countries defeated by Prussia.
(iv) Where was the German Empire proclaimed?
(v) In which year was Germany unified?
Q25. Case Study – Nationalism and Women
“Women actively participated in nationalist movements by forming associations, organising
meetings and spreading ideas, but they were denied political rights.”
(i) How did women participate in nationalist movements?
(ii) Name any one activity undertaken by women.
(iii) Which political rights were denied to women?
(iv) What does this reveal about liberal nationalism?
(v) Name one woman associated with nationalist movements.