European Political Transformations Quiz

A leading conservative politician who sought to suppress liberal reforms in Europe.

An ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, democratic governance, and equal rights.

A political ideology that advocates for the interests and culture of a specific nation, often leading to self-governance.

An artistic and intellectual movement that valued emotion, nature, and individualism over Enlightenment reason.

A series of widespread revolutionary movements across Europe demanding political and social change.

The alliance of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Great Britain to maintain peace post-Napoleon.

A meeting of major powers in 1814-1815 to negotiate peace and restore order in Europe after Napoleon's defeat.

A political strategy used to prevent one nation from dominating others, ensuring stability in Europe post-Napoleon.

The agreement that reestablished France's borders and avoided punishment post-Napoleon's abdication.

The return of the ancestral French monarchy after Napoleon's fall, symbolizing conservative order.

A cultural movement emphasizing emotion and nature in art and literature from the 1790s to 1840s.

An 1815 agreement by Russia, Prussia, and Austria to promote monarchies and suppress revolutions in Europe.

1819 decrees by the German Confederation to suppress liberal movements in universities and press.

A 1820 congress that allowed intervention in states to maintain autocratic governments.

A devastating food crisis in Ireland from 1845 to 1851, causing mass starvation.

The major powers dominating Europe after Napoleon: Russia, Prussia, Austria, Great Britain, and France.

Klemens von Metternich was the Austrian foreign minister who played a key role in establishing the conservative order at the Congress of Vienna.

Regions acquired by Prussia and Austria after defeating Napoleon, contributing to their power.

He held a pessimistic view, believing people are generally selfish and irrational.

Political beliefs advocating for stability and tradition, opposed to liberal reforms.

Often included as a Great Power during this period, influencing European politics.

Regulations to oversee universities and monitor professors in Germany.

Regulations requiring state approval for publications exceeding twenty sheets.

A body formed to investigate revolutionary plots against the government.

Political stance prioritizing tradition and suppressing progressive ideas post-Napoleon.

A political stance opposing liberalism and nationalism rooted in tradition and organized religion.

An empire consisting of diverse ethnic groups with different languages and customs.

The principle that peoples should have the right to govern themselves and establish independent states.

Metternich's conservatism emerged as a response to the upheavals and ideologies of the French Revolution.

Russia and the Ottoman Empire supported Metternich's opposition to liberalism and nationalism.

The difficulty in maintaining a cohesive government in a multiethnic society like Austria.

The presence of various national groups including Germans, Magyars, and Czechs in Austria.

Metternich believed democracy could lead to destabilization and threats to tradition.

Metternich viewed established customs and beliefs as essential for maintaining a stable government.

The desires of various ethnic groups for autonomy and governance in the Austrian Empire context.

A diverse political entity in 1815, including various ethnic groups like Germans, Hungarians, and Romanians.

Various nationalities within the Habsburg Monarchy, including Czechs, Slovaks, and Croats.

Political beliefs that opposed liberal reforms and promoted traditional power structures in the 1800s.

Klemens von Metternich's role in promoting conservative policies against reforms in Europe.

The Russian leader who proposed the Holy Alliance to maintain conservative power in Europe.

Efforts to restore autocratic rule in Spain and Italy during the 1820s by the Holy Alliance.

Austrian forces restored Ferdinand I in Naples in 1821 to maintain conservative order.

Changes like press freedoms and universal suffrage opposed by Metternich and the Holy Alliance.

Meetings initiated by Metternich and Alexander I to support autocratic regimes in Southern Europe.