Rise Of Nationalism In Europe Flashcards
What are events?
Moments that get attention because they are so special.
What is republic?
A country in which people participate in decision making via representatives.
What is a pact?
A promise or agreement between two or more countries.
What are social classes?
Different groups in society on the basis of possessions ,profession,money,etc.
What is homage?
A big thankyou or tribute showing appreciation and respect towards someone.
What does it mean to personify?
Giving person like qualities to something.
What is enlightenment?
The moment when we suddenly understand something important.
What is a charter?
Set of rules for a team.
What are principalities?
Small kingdom with their own rulers.
Who are angels?
Invisible creatures who help others and spread positivity.
What does sweeping mean?
Making big and important improvements which are far-reaching.
What is a centralised power?
A group or an individual who makes all important decisions for a country from one place called centre.
What is the meaning of culmination?
End result of a lot of hard work.
What are endeavours?
Exciting challenges…
What is heroic?
Full of courage and bravery,and morality…
What does glory mean?
Appreciation and respect received as a result of doing something good.
What does social capital mean?
Collective achievements of the people of a nation.
What does solidarity mean?
Helping each other in need.
What is meant by full fledged territorial state?
A defined territory with its own government and rules.
What is despotism?
When a particular person or a group has a lot of power which they use to supress people and treat them unfairly.
What it means to storm?
Forcefully and speedily enter a place.
What is Bastion?
A strong and protected fort…
What was congress of vienna?
Big meeting among leaders of different countries.
What does harbinger mean?
Early sign or message that tell something is about to happen…
What is hostility?
When people or groups oppose each other.
What was Rhineland?
Region in western Germany situated along the bank of river Rhine.
What were duchies and cantons?
Duchies are small kingdom within a country,ruled by a duke.
Cantons are semi-autonomous territories within Switzerland.
What does autocratic mean?
A system in which only one person has all the power.
What are ethnic groups?
Social groups based on shared culture,language,or history.
What is a patchwork?
A quilt made of different pieces sewn together.
What does allegiance mean?
Loyalty and devotion towards a person.
What does it mean to gather force?
Bring support for a cause,or action.
Who were slavs?
Group of people in eastern Europe having similar practices,language and who eventually became part of different nations.
What it means to cut across regional divisions?
Go beyond different areas.
What is diplomacy?
Art of dealing with people in a skillful way.
What does inviolability mean?
Something should not be harmed.
What is a political experiment?
A new way of doing things in society and government.
What is a free market?
A free market is a place where producers decide what to produce and what should be the price is decided by demand and supply without any interference by government.
Which is a unified economic territory?
Many places join togather to do trade with same rules,weights and measures,and currency…
What does engender mean?
To cause something.
What does it mean to strengthen a nation materially?
Setting Industries,Building Infrastructure,and Increasing country’s wealth by economic growth and development.
What it means to protect a nation’s interest externally?
Making sure that a nation is safe(not fighting) and happy(developing).
What is Bureaucracy?
A system in which government is divided into different departments having rules and procedures.
What is a dynamic economy?
An economy in which businesses are doing innovations and adapting existing technology to make better products…everything is changing and not still…
Who are delegates?
People who represent a group.
What does Deposed mean?
To remove someone from power.
What does piedmont mean?
Northern part of Italy…
What are western frontiers?
Border on the western edge of a country…
What is dissent?
A disagreement with a prevailing view.
What does legitimacy mean?
Something is legitimate and accepted because it follows the right rules.
What is a caricature?
Funny drawing of something that shows its distinct qualities.
What is a commandment?
A very important rule…
What is eventuality?
Something that might happen in future.
What are muzzles?
A mask for dog which helps in restricting them from biting or opening their mouth too wide.
What it means to be forged into a single unified republic within a wider alliance of nations?
Different regions come to form a country which works together with another country as an alliance to develop together.
What does relentless mean?
Not giving up or Persistent…
What it means to consolidate?
Gathering more power to become powerful and in charge of everything.
What does elite mean?
Most skilled people in a particular area.
Who are clerks?
Assistants or helpers in an institution.
What is romantic imagination?
People feel an emotional connection with their country due to shared history and feel a sense of unity.
What are mystical feelings?
Feeling amazed…
What is heritage?
Traditions,customs,etc of a community.
What are vivid colours?
Super bright colours capable of capturing attention.
What is sympathy?
When we understand someone’s feelings and are caring for them.
What does emphasis mean?
Giving extra attention to something.
What are operas in simplest language?
Way of telling stories by singing…
Who are bishops?
Leaders in church.
What is Pauperism?
State of extreme poverty…
What are barricades?
Big,sturdy barriers to block others from moving through.
What are scorns?
Expression of contempt(घृणा)
What it means to smash something?
Break something…
What are window panes?
Clear,flat part of window made of glass…
What are porcelain?
Smooth and shiny ceramic material(brittle and hard material made by firing clay)…
What is the meaning of Plunder?
Taking something forcefully without permission.
What does Requisitioned mean?
Formally request something…
What is the meaning of under way?
Something is happening…
What does abdication mean?
Giving up power
What is a festive procession?
Joyful parade during a celebration…
What does convene mean?
Bring people together for a meeting…
What it means to draft a constitution?
To write the fundamental principles of constitution.
Who are deputies?
Representatives…
What is meant by saying that the social basis of parliament eroded?
The connection between the people (that the parliament represents) and the parliament weakens.
What it means to disband?
Break up an assembly…
What are concessions?
Things given up during a negotiation that are compromises.
What are habsburg dominions?
Territories under the control of Habsburg family.
What is meant by gallery in a church?
An elevated platform with railing,from where we can look at the entire worship area.
What does domain mean?
A particular field of activity…
What is an editorial?
Written opinion piece in a newspaper or magazine.
What does “something accrue to someone” mean?
Someething gradually adds up or accumulates over time..example-Rights,Benefits,etc.
What does disgrace mean?
Loss of respect or honor due to improper and shameful behaviour…
What is meant by unheated hall of mirrors?
Unheated=)Lacking warmth in interactions…
Why did Prussia help in German unification?
Prussia was like a big brother of Germany.If germany becomes powerful,Prussia will get respect,make alliances with different countries,become safe and secure,and will have better opportunities in terms of trade,collaborations,influence,etc…
Is Prussia a part of Germany?
It was a german state after German unification.
What is a princely house?
Royal family holding title of prince or princess.
Who was the pope?
Leader of Roman Catholic Church…and spiritual head of entire christian community…
What is a coherent program?
A set of activities for achieving a goal…
What does dissemination mean?
Sharing or spreading information.
What does mantle mean?
Responsibility/Role/Duty…
What does tactful diplomatic alliance mean?
Thoughtful and skillful partnership between countries.
What does Fray mean?
Battle,conflict,or chaotic situation…
Which was the first region to join united Italy?Which was the last one to join?When did the largest number of states join?
Sardinia-piedmont;The papal states;1860…
What does protracted mean?
Lasting for a long time….
What does systematically mean?
Following a system or plan to achieve a goal…
Who are catholic clans?
Clans=)Group of families with a shared characteristics like same faith,rituals,etc.
Who are protestants?
Tho who protest against catholics…
What is the difference between protestants and catholics?
Protestants only believe Jesus and not the teachings of the Pope…they even oppose Pope for some rituals…while Catholics believe Pope and Jesus both.
What is merchant navy?
Fleet of commercial and civilian ships for transporting goods and passengers internationally…
What does Expedition mean?
A journey for a purpose…
What does French Garrison mean?
Group of military personnel stationed or placed in a particular location.
What is a portrait?
Painting…
What does attribute mean?
Characteristics and qualities of a person,thing,etc.
What does it means to underline?
Giving importance to something…
What does cockade mean?
Decorative knot of ribbon worn as a part of uniform or on a hat.
What does public square mean?
Open,paved areas,for people to gather and socialize.
What are stamps?
Small pieces of paper with adhesive backing issued by postal authorities.
What is the meaning of commissioned?
Being requested to make a piece of art…
What does creed mean?
Beliefs
What does it mean to manipulate?
Skillfully control someone with a specific purpose in mind.
What does European subject nationalities mean?
Various ethnic groups in Europe that were subjects of larger states…
What does subjugate mean?
To bring under control…
What does military might mean?
Strength of a nation’s armed forces.
What does evident mean?
Understood…
What does confrontation mean?
Direct,unfriendly,face-to-face conflict between individuals or groups.
