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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Towards an Industrial World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Europe was ruled by Britain, France, Austria, Prussia and which nation?
(a) Romania.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) Greece.

2. What crucial event does Hobsbawm say took place during the period after the French Revolution?
(a) The invention of the cotton gin.
(b) The abolition of the slave trade.
(c) The discovery of Australia.
(d) The development of paper currency.

3. What developed in other European countries, but not in France?
(a) A market for common goods.
(b) An export market for luxury items.
(c) Militarism.
(d) Nationalism.

4. Which class does Hobsbawm say published and circulated native-language publications?
(a) Local presses.
(b) Urban presses.
(c) The universities.
(d) Ex-patriate presses.

5. Why did the international congress among Europe's ruling nations dissolve after a few years?
(a) The interests of its main powers diverged.
(b) Its members conspired against each other.
(c) Its members launched an unsuccessful war together.
(d) It was replaced by another alliance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobsbawm say revolts turned against in this period?

2. What did the French Revolution create in Spain?

3. What was the result of improvements in the technology of spinning and weaving?

4. What does Hobsbawm say is the dual root of nationalism in Europe?

5. Why didn't France invade any territories after the French Revolution?

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