A shared history, including a common culture and language, leads to the rise of _____________ in Italy?
Nationalism
The prime minister of Prussia (beginning in 1862) who leads the movement towards German unification is?
Otto von Bismarck
Which monarch served as the royal head and unifying symbol of the newly created Kingdom of Italy?
Victor Emmanuel II
Which of these states (Austria-Hungary or Ottoman) is multinational?
Both!
What is Mr. Mottola's nickname for his son Mathew's cat?
"Blood & Iron"
Name 2 groups who would be considered Conservatives in the 1800's duiring the "Battle of Ideologies". (No partial credit)
Royalty, Nobility, Church leaders, Uneducated peasants
What are the three wars of German unification?
The Danish War, The Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War
Who leads radical nationalists in southern Italy, thus playing an important role in the unification of Italy?
Giuseppe Garibaldi
When the state of Austria-Hungary is founded, what type of government does it use?
Dual-monarchy
What year was Blind Brook High School built?
1973
Contrast the primary effect of 19th-century nationalism on Western European states (e.g., Germany, Italy) versus Eastern empires (e.g., Austria, Ottoman Empire).
In the West, nationalism served as a unifying force building single national states. In Eastern multinational empires, it served as a dividing force causing disintegration.
Prussian practical politics prioritizing state power over moral ideals is termed _____.
Realpolitik
Who is the founder of the "Young Italy" club?
Giuseppe Mazzini
Which family had been in power for several hundred years in Austria leading up to the 19th century?
The Hapsburgs
What is the most popular Halloween costume in 2026?
Spider-Man is the most popular Halloween costume in 2026, leading overall search and sales charts with an estimated 3.8 million searches according to data tracked by Forbes
Name 2 goals of Liberals in the 1800's. (No partial credit)
Governments based on written constitutions, Separation of powers, Natural Rights of individuals (liberty, equality, property), Laissez-faire economics, Revolution, if necessary
What was the ultimate goal of Realpolitik as practiced by Bismarck?
To strengthen Prussian authority and achieve unified statehood through pragmatic power politics.
Who is the prime minister of Sardinia (beginning in 1849) who advocates for increasing the power of Sardinia and plays an important role in Italian unification?
Count Camillo di Cavour
Which phrase reflects European powers' perception that the Ottoman Empire was collapsing?
"Sick Man of Europe"
What is Mr. Mottola's favorite pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Name 2 negative effects of Nationalism.
Can create conflict and wars
Can create discrimination against minorities
Can create feelings of superiority (Ethnocentrism)
In 1871, the German empire is created with Germany formally being unified and Wilhelm I becoming Kaiser. Where does this take place?
The Palace of Versailles
How did Count Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi complement each other during Italian unification?
Cavour provided diplomatic, northern political leadership while Garibaldi provided military volunteer action in the south.
The name "Balkan powder keg" refers to?
The growing tensions in the Ottoman empire at the end of the 19th century (and beginning of the 20th century)
Approximately how many student clubs does Blind Brook High School have?
20ish?, 30ish?, 40ish?, 50ish?
40ish...41 to be exact