European Unification and Conflict Overview

What major event marks the end of the period from 1815 to 1914?

• The Crimean War

• The beginning of World War I

• The unification of Germany

• The unification of Italy

What was the main cause of the Crimean War?

• Economic competition

• Religious tension in the Ottoman Empire

• Territorial disputes between Britain and France

• The decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Which country was left to fight alone in the Crimean War after Austria declared neutrality?

• France

• Britain

• Russia

• The Ottoman Empire

Who was the Prime Minister of the Piedmont region of Italy that played a key role in Italian unification?

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Count Cavour

• Otto von Bismarck

Which military leader was instrumental in unifying Southern Italy?

• Count Cavour

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Napoleon III

What was the last region to be unified in Italy, completing its unification?

• Sicily

• Venice

• Rome

• Milan

Who was the key figure in the unification of Germany?

• Victor Emmanuel II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Napoleon III

• Count Cavour

What political strategy is Otto von Bismarck known for?

• Liberalism

• Realpolitik

• Socialism

• Nationalism

Which war was the first step in Bismarck's plan to unify Germany?

• Austro-Prussian War

• Franco-Prussian War

• Prussian-Danish War

• Crimean War

What was the outcome of the Austro-Prussian War for the German states?

• They unified under Austrian leadership

• They remained divided

• They unified under Prussian leadership

• They were annexed by France