Napoleon/Wars
Who was the French emperor who rose to power after the French Revolution and was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who invented the spinning jenny, a key innovation in textile production during the Industrial Revolution?
James Hargreaves
In what year did a series of liberal and nationalist uprisings occur across Europe, leading to demands for political reform and increased civil liberties?
Which Italian nationalist leader, known as "The Red Shirt," played a key role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century?
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Which European power established colonies in Africa through the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, dividing the continent among European nations?
Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, among others.
What was the decisive naval battle in 1805 where Admiral Nelson led the British fleet to victory against the combined French and Spanish fleets?
Battle of Trafalgar
In what industry did the Industrial Revolution originate?
Textile industry
Which country's monarchy was overthrown during the Revolutions of 1848, leading to the establishment of the Second French Republic?
France
What was the name of the kingdom in northern Italy that played a central role in the unification of Italy under the leadership of Prime Minister Camillo di Cavour?
Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia
What term refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?
Imperialism
In what year did Napoleon suffer his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo?
1815
Which Scottish engineer is credited with the invention of the steam engine that powered the Industrial Revolution?
James Watt
What was the name of the revolutionary leader who played a key role in the unification of Italy during the Revolutions of 1848?
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Who was the Prussian statesman, often referred to as the "Iron Chancellor," instrumental in the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in 1871?
Otto von Bismarck
Which European power controlled the largest colonial empire during the 19th century?
Britian
Which Russian campaign, characterized by harsh winter conditions and the scorched-earth tactics of the Russian army, marked a turning point in Napoleon's downfall?
The Russian Campaign of 1812
What was the name of the economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit that emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
Capitalism
Which German state experienced significant unrest and demands for political reform during the Revolutions of 1848, ultimately leading to the abdication of King Frederick William IV?
Prussia
What was the name of the war between Prussia and Austria in 1866 that paved the way for the unification of Germany?
Austro-Prussian War (or Seven Weeks' War)
What was the name of the conflict fought between 1853 and 1856, where an alliance of European powers, including Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire, fought against Russia?
The Crimean War
Who led the Quadruple Alliance that defeated Napoleon and convened the Congress of Vienna to restore stability in Europe?
The Quadruple Alliance consisted of Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia, with leadership roles rotating among them.
In what English city did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Manchester
Which European capital saw significant revolutionary activity in 1848, leading to the resignation of Metternich and the collapse of the Austrian Empire?
Vienna, Austria
In what year was Germany officially unified, with King Wilhelm I of Prussia proclaimed as Emperor?
1871
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna, held in 1814-1815?
To redraw the map of Europe after the defeat of Napoleon, promoting stability and preventing future conflicts.