Unit 1 Ch 1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
Socially and politically, a landed aristocracy was the dominant class on the continent. The members of this class were united by a common way of life that cut across regional divisions. They owned estates in the countryside and also town-houses. They spoke French for the purpose of diplomacy and in high society. Their families were often connected by ties of marriage. This powerful aristocracy was, however, numerically a small group.
The majority of the population was made up of the peasantry. To the west, the bulk of the land was farmed by tenants and small owners while in Eastern and Central Europe the pattern of landholding was characterised by vast estates which were cultivated by serfs.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. Which was the dominant class on the continent of Europe?

1. Tenants.
2. Small owners.
3. Landed aristocracy.
4. High class society.

2. What did the majority of population comprises of:

1. Tenants.
2. Small owners.
3. Peasantry.
4. Land holders.

3. The given passage describes the social and political life of this class:

1. Serfs and peasants.
2. Aristocracy and middle class.
3. Big land owners.
4. Peasants and small owners.

4. Aristocratic class used to speak French for the purpose of:

1. Farming on a big land.
2. Diplomacy and high society.
3. Unity among the members.
4. Reducing regional divisions.