Class 10 History Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe – 4 CBSE Worksheets 2026–27 | 40 Marks Each

CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE – HISTORY

Chapter 10: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Worksheet – Set 1 | CBSE 2026–27

Time: 60 Minutes Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions

SECTION A – MCQs

8 × 1 = 8 Marks

Q1. Which change introduced by the French Revolution helped develop the idea of a nation?

A. Restoration of feudal privileges

B. Transfer of sovereignty from the monarch to citizens

C. Strengthening of aristocratic rule

D. Division of France into independent states

Q2. A historian describes a nineteenth-century European movement that demanded freedom for individuals, equality before law and representative government. Which ideology is being described?

A. Conservatism B. Liberalism

C. Imperialism D. Militarism

Q3. Why did the Zollverein contribute to German nationalism?

A. It promoted religious unity. B. It removed many tariff barriers among German states.

C. It created a common German army. D. It abolished monarchy in Germany.

Q4. Who among the following was associated with the vision of a united republican Italy?

A. Giuseppe Mazzini B. Otto von Bismarck

C. Metternich D. Duke of Wellington

Q5. Which statement best explains the importance of the Frankfurt Parliament?

A. It attempted to establish a unified German nation through an elected assembly.

B. It restored Austrian control over Germany.

C. It established the Zollverein.

D. It created the French Republic.

Q6. Assertion (A): Romanticism contributed to the growth of nationalism in Europe.

Reason (R): Romantic thinkers emphasised emotions, folk traditions and a shared cultural heritage.

Q7. Assertion (A): The Congress of Vienna attempted to restore conservative political order in Europe.

Reason (R): Conservative rulers feared revolutionary and nationalist ideas.

A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

B. Both A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A.

C. A is true, but R is false.

D. A is false, but R is true.

Q8. Which female allegory represented the French nation?

A. Germania B. Marianne C. Liberty D. Europa

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SECTION B – 2 MARK QUESTIONS (Any5) 5 × 2 = 10 Marks

Q9. Mention any two measures adopted by French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity.

Q10. What was the main purpose of the Congress of Vienna? Mention one measure adopted by it.

Q11. State any two features of liberalism in nineteenth-century Europe.

Q12. Why did Mazzini believe that Italy should become a unified republic? Give two points.

Q13. What was the Zollverein? Mention one way in which it helped German nationalism.

Q14. What changes Napoleon made after 1804?

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SECTION C – 3 MARK QUESTIONS (Any3) 3 × 4 = 12 Marks

Q14. Explain any three ways in which the French Revolution influenced the development of nationalism in Europe.

Q15. Explain the role of culture in creating nationalist feelings in Europe.

Q16. Why did the Frankfurt Parliament fail to achieve German unification? Give three reasons.

Q17. Explain the contribution of any three personalities to the unification of Italy.

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SECTION D – 5 MARK QUESTIONS 2 × 5 = 10 Marks

Q18. Explain the process of German unification under the leadership of Prussia.

OR

Explain how Otto von Bismarck contributed to the unification of Germany.

Q19. “Nationalism developed as a force for unity, but later became associated with imperialism and rivalry.” Explain the statement with reference to Europe.

Worksheet – Set 2 | CBSE 2026–27

Time: 60 Minutes | Maximum Marks: 40

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SECTION A – MCQs

8 × 1 = 8 Marks

Q1. Which of the following best explains the meaning of a nation-state?

A. A state ruled only by aristocrats

B. A state in which citizens share a sense of common identity and political belonging

C. A state without defined territory

D. A state ruled by several foreign powers

Q2. The Congress of Vienna was hosted by:

A. Giuseppe Garibaldi B. Otto von Bismarck

C. Duke Metternich D. Giuseppe Mazzini

Q3. Which development directly challenged the conservative order established after 1815?

A. Spread of liberal and nationalist movements

B. Strengthening of feudalism

C. Expansion of aristocratic privileges

D. Restoration of absolute monarchy

Q4. Why did the educated middle classes support nationalist movements?

A. They wanted feudal privileges.

B. They demanded constitutional government and greater political freedom.

C. They opposed equality before law.

D. They supported absolute monarchy.

Q5. Which event is associated with the unification of Italy?

A. Battle of Sedan B. Garibaldi's campaign in southern Italy

C. Congress of Vienna D. Formation of Zollverein

Q6. Assertion (A): Women played an important role in nationalist movements but were often denied political rights.

Reason (R): Voting rights in many nineteenth-century European societies were restricted mainly to men.

Q7. Assertion (A): The Frankfurt Parliament offered the German crown to the Prussian king.

Reason (R): The Prussian king accepted the crown and immediately established a constitutional Germany.

A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

B. Both A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A.

C. A is true, but R is false.

D. A is false, but R is true.

Q8. Which symbol represented the German nation?

A. Marianne B. Germania C. Liberty D. Joan of Arc

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SECTION B – 2 MARK QUESTIONS (Any5) 5 × 2 = 10 Marks

Q9.   What did conservatives believe about traditional institutions after 1815? Give two points.

Q10. Why was the Greek struggle for independence important for European nationalism?

Q11. Mention any two features of the Napoleonic Code.

Q12. What was the significance of the year 1848 in European history?

Q13. What was the role of language in developing nationalist feelings?

Q14. Who was Guiseppe Mazzini?

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SECTION C – 3 MARK QUESTIONS (Any3) 3 × 4 = 12 Marks

Q14. Explain any three causes of the revolutions of 1830 and 1848 in Europe.

Q15. Explain how the image of Germania helped create a sense of German national identity.

Q16. Describe the role of Cavour in the unification of Italy.

Q17. Explain any three reasons why the Balkan region became an area of nationalist tension.

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SECTION D – 5 MARK QUESTIONS 2 × 5 = 10 Marks

Q18. Describe the process of Italian unification, highlighting the contributions of Mazzini, Cavour and Garibaldi.

Q19. “The making of a nation-state in Britain was different from the process of German and Italian unification.” Explain.

Worksheet – Set 3 | CBSE 2026–27

Time: 60 Minutes Maximum Marks: 40

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SECTION A – MCQs 8 × 1 = 8 Marks

Q1. Which development helped spread nationalist ideas beyond France during the Napoleonic period?

A. Napoleonic administrative and legal reforms B. Restoration of feudal privileges

C. Expansion of aristocratic control D. Rejection of legal equality

Q2. Which group mainly benefited from the economic freedom promoted by liberalism?

A. Serfs alone B. Middle-class entrepreneurs and merchants

C. Absolute monarchs D. Feudal landlords alone

Q3. Which statement about Giuseppe Mazzini is correct?

A. He supported a divided Italy.

B. He believed in a unified Italy based on republican ideals.

C. He was the Austrian Chancellor.

D. He led the German Empire.

Q4. What was one major limitation of the Frankfurt Parliament?

A. It had no educated members.

B. It could not secure the support of powerful monarchies.

C. It opposed German unity.

D. It abolished the Prussian monarchy.

Q5. Why did nationalist movements use folk songs and poetry?

A. To strengthen a shared cultural identity

B. To promote aristocratic privileges

C. To weaken local languages

D. To support foreign rule

Q6. Assertion (A): Nationalism in the Balkans became a source of conflict among European powers.

Reason (R): Different national groups sought independence while European powers competed for influence in the region.

Q7. Assertion (A): The French Revolution abolished all forms of inequality immediately.

Reason (R): Women continued to face political restrictions even after revolutionary changes.

A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

B. Both A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A.

C. A is true, but R is false.

D. A is false, but R is true.

Q8. Which of the following was NOT a feature of liberal nationalism?

A. Equality before law

B. Individual freedom

C. Constitutional government

D. Restoration of hereditary privileges

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SECTION B – 2 MARK QUESTIONS (Any5) 5 × 2 = 10 Marks

Q9.   Why did Napoleon become an important figure in the spread of nationalism? Give two points.

Q10. Mention two reasons why conservative rulers opposed liberal-nationalist movements.

Q11. What did Marianne symbolise? Mention one feature commonly associated with her representation.

Q12. Why did the Frankfurt Parliament lose support among German rulers?

Q13. Mention any two causes of tension in the Balkans.

Q14. What was the French Revolution Primary Goal?

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SECTION C – 3 MARK QUESTIONS (Any3) 3 × 4 = 12 Marks

Q15. Explain the relationship between economic nationalism and German unification.

Q16. How did the French Revolution introduce the idea of collective identity? Explain three measures.

Q17. Explain the significance of Romanticism in the growth of nationalism.

Q18. Explain three reasons for the failure of the Frankfurt Parliament.

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SECTION D – 5 MARK QUESTIONS 2 × 5 = 10 Marks

Q19. Explain the major developments that led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871.

Q20. Explain the factors that transformed the Balkans into a region of conflict and eventually contributed to the tensions leading towards the First World War.

Worksheet – Set 4 | CBSE 2026–27

Time: 60 Minutes Maximum Marks: 40

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SECTION A – MCQs 8 × 1 = 8 Marks

Q1. Which of the following was a consequence of the French Revolution for Europe?

A. Spread of ideas of liberty and equality B. Complete restoration of feudalism

C. End of all nationalist movements D. Strengthening of aristocratic privileges everywhere

Q2. What was the principal objective of the conservatives at the Congress of Vienna?

A. To promote republicanism

B. To restore monarchies and maintain the traditional order

C. To establish nation-states throughout Europe

D. To abolish all monarchies

Q3. Which factor most directly encouraged economic integration among German states?

A. Zollverein B. Young Italy

C. Carbonari D. Frankfurt Parliament

Q4. Which of the following correctly matches the personality with the country?

A. Bismarck – Germany B. Mazzini – France

C. Garibaldi – Germany D. Cavour – Austria

Q5. Why were national allegories used in nineteenth-century Europe?

A. To represent nations through symbolic figures B. To promote monarchy alone

C. To represent individual political leaders D. To show economic differences

Q6. Assertion (A): The unification of Italy was not achieved by a single leader alone.

Reason (R): Mazzini, Cavour and Garibaldi played different but important roles in the process.

Q7. Assertion (A): The Balkan region was ethnically and culturally diverse.

Reason (R): Different communities developed their own nationalist aspirations.

A. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

B. Both A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A.

C. A is true, but R is false.

D. A is false, but R is true.

Q8. Which development marked the formal completion of German unification?

A. Formation of Young Germany B. Proclamation of the German Empire in 1871

C. Congress of Vienna D. Frankfurt Parliament

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SECTION B – 2 MARK QUESTIONS (Any 5) 5 × 2 = 10 Marks

Q9.   Why was the Napoleonic Code considered revolutionary for its time? Give two reasons.

Q10. Mention any two objectives of the liberal-nationalist movements of 1848.

Q11. What was the importance of the Young Italy movement?

Q12. Why did the British nation develop through a gradual process rather than through one major revolution?

Q13. How did imperial ambitions affect nationalist politics in Europe?

Q14. What do you mean by La Patrie and La Citoyen?

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SECTION C – 3 MARK QUESTIONS (Any 3) 4 × 3 = 12 Marks

Q15. Explain any three effects of the Congress of Vienna on Europe.

Q16. Why did the revolutions of 1848 fail to achieve all their objectives? Explain three reasons.

Q17. Explain how national symbols and allegories helped develop collective belonging.

Q18. Explain what "imperialism" means.

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SECTION D – 5 MARK QUESTIONS 2 × 5 = 10 Marks

Q19. Compare the processes of German and Italian unification under the following headings:

• Leadership Role of war Diplomacy

• Political objective Final outcome

Q20. What was the impact of First World War in India?