Italian and German Unification

Which of the following were some of the obstacles to unification of Italy and Germany? (Choose two)

• geography

• cultural diversity

• political diversity

• racial diversity

Which of the following is NOT a bond that ties the pople of a Nation-State?

• language

• culture

• economc lifestyle

• territory

How did geography impact Italy's ability to unite?

• mountains to the north separated Italy from Europe; making it easier to unite

• mountains to the south united the north and south of Italy

• deserts separated regions of Italy

• all of the above are true

The glory years of Italy was during:

• the Roman Empire

• the Middle Ages

• the period of Revolutions

• pre-Roman Empire

The group most opposed to a united Italy were the:

• nationalists

• socialists

• Popes

• liberals

Foreign countries that also controlled parts of Italy were:

• France

• Austria

• Spain

• all of the above

After Napoleon's defeat, the rulers of Europe met at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The only two countries not united at this time were: (choose two)

• Italy

• Austria

• Spain

• Germany

In relation to the unification of Italy and Germany, the revolutions of 1848:

• led to long term change in their governments

• did not have much of an impact

• led to war with France

• all of the above

Match the following:

• the "sword" or muscle

• Victor Emmanuel

• "blood and irons" ruler behind Germany

• Giuseppe Garibaldi

• the "brains" behind Italy's unification

• Camillo Cavour

• the king that united Italy

• Otto von Bismarck

• the heart or inspiration of Italy

• Giuseppe Mazzini

Who was more likely to use writing as his weapon to unificy Italy?

• Cavour

• Mazzini

• Garibaldi

• Victor Emmanuel