Very Short Answer-Class 10 – Social Science – History – Chapter 1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Class 10 – Social Science – History – Very Short Answer- Chapter 1  : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Q1. What was the major change that occurred in the political and constitutional scenario due to French revolution in Europe?

Ans :The major changes that occurred in the political and constitutional scenario due to French revolution in Europe were the end of the absolute monarch with the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French people.

Q2. What was the result of the first upheaval that took place in France in July 1830?

Ans : It resulted in the overthrowing of the Bourbon kings and installation of a constitutional monarch with Louis Philippe as the head.

Q3. What was the main aim of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815?

Ans : The main aim of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815 was to reestablish conservative regions in Europe.

Q4.  What was the strong demand of the emerging middle classes in Europe during 19th century?

Ans : The strong demand of the emerging middle classes in Europe during 19th century was constitutionalism with national unification.

Q5. What was the meaning of liberalism in early 19th century in Europe?

 Ans : Liberalism in early 19th century in Europe meant freedom for the individual, equality before law, government by consent and freedom of markets.

Q6. Name the event that mobilized nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe in 1830-1848?

Ans : The Greek war of independence mobilized nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe in 1830-1848.

Q7. Why did big European powers meet in Berlin in 1885?

 Ans : In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, merchants from the towns in Europe began moving to the countryside, supplying money to peasants and artisans, persuading them to produce for an international market.

Q8. Why was the decade of 1830 is known as great economic hardships in Europe? Explain any three reasons.

Ans : The three economic hardships faced by Europe in 1830s were:

a. High rise in population led to the unemployment condition and scarcity of jobs.

b. The small producers faced stiff competition due to the import of cheap machine goods from England.

c. Due to the burden of the feudal dues and taxes, there was bad harvest. d. There was rise in the prices of food grains due to the bad harvest which made the condition of the common people miserable.

Q9. Name the female allegory, which was invented by artists in the 19th century to represent the nation of France. Explain any two features of it.

Ans : In France, the name of the female allegory was Marianne. The statues of Christene Marianne were erected in the public square and also marked on the coins and the stamps.

The two features of this female allegory were:

a. This reflects the ideas of the people’s nation.

b. It was the figure of liberty with the red cap, the tricolor and the cockade.

Q10. Explain any three features of the ‘nation-state’ that emerged in Europe in the twentieth century.

 Ans : The three features of the nation-state that emerged in Europe in the 20th century were:

 a. There were intense rivalry among the nations due to expansion of trade and colonies,

b. The disintegration of the Ottoman Empire.

c. The subject countries declared themselves as an independent countries.

Q11. Explain any three features of Napoleon Code.

Ans : The three features of the Napoleon Code are:

a. It helped in restoring monarchy after destroying democracy.

b. It helped in making the administrative system more rational and efficient.

c. It abolished the privileges based on birth and helped in gaining equality before law.