History – Class 10 (Chapter 1) – Mid Term Exam Practice Set

 History – Class 10 (Chapter 1) – Mid Term Exam Preparation

Set – 1

Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 4 = 4 Marks)

(i) What was the name of Fracne allegory?

(ii) In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte become Emperor of France?

a) 1804

b) 1815

c) 1789

d) 1832

(iii) The term ‘absolutist’ refers to:

a) A democratic government

b) A system of rule with no restraints on the power of the ruler

c) A federation of states

d) A society based on equality

(iv) Which of the following is called the ‘Balkan region’?

a) South America

b) South-East Asia

c) South-Eastern Europe

d) West Asia

Q2. Very Short Answer (2 Marks)

What role did Mazzini play in the unification of Italy?

Q3. Short Answer (3 Marks)

Why was the Treaty of Vienna (1815) considered important for Europe?

Q4. Long Answer (5 Marks)

Describe the process of German unification under Bismarck.

Q5. Case Study (4 Marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions:

“Nationalism no longer retained its idealistic liberal-democratic sentiment by the last quarter of the nineteenth century, but became a narrow creed with limited ends. Nationalist groups became increasingly intolerant of each other. The area most affected by this development was the Balkans. The Balkan region, a geographical area of southeastern Europe, was a region of geographical and ethnic variation. A large part of the Balkans was under the control of the Ottoman Empire. The spread of nationalism and the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire made the region very explosive. Different Slavic nationalities struggled for independence and sought to gain more territory. The Balkan states were jealous of each other, and each hoped to gain dominance over the region. The big European powers—Russia, Germany, England, Austria-Hungary—also entered into the conflict to further their own imperialist aims. This led to a series of wars in the Balkans and eventually became one of the main causes of the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.”

Questions

Q1.Which region of Europe was most affected by the rise of intolerant nationalism? (1 Mark) 

Q2. Name any two European powers that were involved in the Balkan problem.  (1 Mark) 

Q3. Why was the Balkan region called the “powder keg of Europe”?     (2 Marks) 

Set – 2

Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 4 = 4 Marks)

(i) Who was proclaimed the King of United Italy in 1861?

a) Garibaldi

b) Victor Emmanuel II

c) Cavour

d) Mazzini

(ii) Who said, “When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold”?

a) Metternich

b) Rousseau

c) Napoleon

d) Montesquieu

(iii) Which event symbolised the fall of autocracy in France in 1789?

a) Tennis Court Oath

b) Storming of the Bastille

c) March to Versailles

d) Flight of the King

(iv) Who was the architect of German unification?

a) Otto von Bismarck

b) Giuseppe Mazzini

c) Napoleon III

d) Metternich

Q2. Very Short Answer (2 Marks)

What is meant by ‘conservatism’ in the context of European history after 1815?

Q3. Short Answer (3 Marks)

Explain the role of Cavour in the unification of Italy.

Q4. Long Answer (5 Marks)

Describe the events of the French Revolution of 1789.

Q5. Case Study (4 Marks)

Read the source and answer the following:

“The ideas of liberty and equality circulated widely in Europe after the French Revolution. Secret societies were formed in many European states to train revolutionaries and spread their ideas. One of the most famous was the Young Italy movement founded by Giuseppe Mazzini in 1831. Mazzini believed that nations were natural units of mankind and that Italy should be a united republic. Such societies spread nationalist feelings across Europe, especially in regions like Italy and Germany, where people lived under foreign rule or autocratic monarchs. Though many uprisings were suppressed, these secret groups kept alive the spirit of nationalism and prepared the ground for future revolutions.”

Questions

Q1.  Who founded the secret society ‘Young Italy’?  (1 Mark) 

Q2.  In which year was the Young Italy movement established? (1 Mark)

Q3.  Why were secret societies formed in many European states in the 19th century? (2 Marks)

 

Set – 3

Q1. MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 Marks)

(i) The term ‘Kaiser’ is associated with which country?

a) Italy

b) Germany

c) France

d) Austria

(ii) The Napoleonic Code of 1804 was also known as:

a) Code of Liberty

b) Civil Code

c) European Code

d) German Code

(iii) Who was the Chancellor of Prussia in the 19th century?

a) Garibaldi

b) Bismarck

c) Metternich

d) Napoleon III

(iv) The French Revolution gave the world the idea of:

a) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

b) Monarchy, Feudalism, Absolutism

c) Colonialism, Imperialism, Expansion

d) Dictatorship, Aristocracy, Conservatism

Q2. Very Short Answer (2 Marks)

What were the main features of the Napoleonic Code?

Q3. Short Answer (3 Marks)

Explain the role of the Frankfurt Parliament in the liberal movement in Germany.

Q4. Long Answer (5 Marks)

Explain the rise of nationalism in Europe through culture, language and folk traditions.

Q5. Case Study (4 Marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions:

“The 1830s were years of great economic hardship in Europe. The rise of food prices, unemployment, and migration gave rise to political unrest. The growth of population led to increased demand for food, which the production could not match, resulting in high prices. Small producers in towns often faced stiff competition from imported cheap goods. This created large-scale unemployment, especially among artisans and weavers. In rural areas, peasants struggled with heavy taxation and rising costs, which forced many to migrate to cities in search of work. These economic hardships added fuel to political discontent, leading to widespread revolts and demands for change during this period.”

Questions

Q1. What was the main reason for the rise in food prices during the 1830s?(1 Mark)

Q2.  Which group suffered the most due to competition from cheap imports?(1 Mark)

Q3. How did unemployment and rising costs affect peasants and artisans in Europe during the 1830s?(2 Marks)

Set – 4

Q1. MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 Marks)

(i) What was the allegory of Germany?

(ii) In which year was the Treaty of Vienna signed?

a) 1815

b) 1848

c) 1861

d) 1870

(iii) The French Revolution of 1830 led to the overthrow of which monarch?

a) Louis XVI

b) Charles X

c) Napoleon III

d) Louis Philippe

(iv) What is meant by ‘Balkan nationalism’?

a) A struggle for independence in the Balkan region

b) Expansion of France in Europe

c) Colonialism in Africa

d) A form of cultural unity in Asia

Q2. Very Short Answer (2 Marks)

Who was Metternich? Mention his role in European politics.

Q3. Short Answer (3 Marks)

Unification of Germany

Q4. Long Answer (5 Marks)

Discuss the impact of the French Revolution on other parts of Europe.

Q5. Case Study (4 Marks)

Read the source and answer:

“The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was the area called the Balkans. This region in southeastern Europe was home to diverse ethnic groups such as Serbs, Bulgarians, Greeks, and Croats. With the weakening and gradual disintegration of the Ottoman Empire, these groups wanted independence and territorial control. However, their nationalist aspirations often clashed, creating rivalry among the Balkan states. At the same time, big European powers like Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Britain interfered in the region to expand their influence. These overlapping claims and growing hostility made the Balkans a highly unstable area, often described as the ‘powder keg of Europe’, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.”

Questions

Q1. Name any two countries of the Balkan region.  (1 Mark) 

Q2.Which empire’s decline intensified conflicts in the Balkans?  (1 Mark) 

Q3. How did the Balkan conflicts become one of the main causes of World War I?  (2 Marks)

Set – 5

Q1. MCQs (1 × 4 = 4 Marks)

(i) Who became the first king of Germany in 1871?

a) William I

b) Bismarck

c) Napoleon III

d) Victor Emmanuel II

(ii) In which year did the French Revolution take place?

a) 1776

b) 1789

c) 1815

d) 1848

(iii) Italy was divided in ____ parts.

(iv) The July Revolution of 1830 took place in:

a) Germany

b) Italy

c) France

d) Austria

Q2. Very Short Answer (2 Marks)

What is meant by ‘liberalism’ in 19th century Europe?

Q3. Short Answer (3 Marks)

Explain the importance of symbols in uniting people during the French Revolution.

Q4. Long Answer (5 Marks)

Discuss the role of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the unification of Italy.

Q5. Case Study (4 Marks)

Read the passage and answer:

“The French Revolution left a deep impact on the world. It spread the idea that all people have equal rights and that nations should be free to determine their own destiny. The revolution abolished absolute monarchy and introduced principles like liberty, equality, and fraternity. It inspired the drafting of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, which guaranteed basic freedoms such as equality before the law and the right to property. These revolutionary ideas did not remain confined to France; they spread across Europe and influenced struggles in other parts of the world. Nationalists in countries under monarchy or foreign rule adopted these ideals as they fought for independence and democratic rights.”

Questions

Q1. Mention any two rights introduced by the French Revolution. (1 Mark) 

Q2. Which document guaranteed rights and freedoms during the French Revolution?(1 Mark) 

Q3. How did the ideas of the French Revolution inspire other nations?  (2 Marks)