Question

Which has been a direct effect of nationalism in Europe?

A.) The creation of many multiethnic states.
B.) The split of the German Empire.
C.) The split of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
D.) The massive spread of the French language.

What led directly to separatist movements in Eastern Europe in the 1990s?

A.) The unification of Germany.
B.) The fall of the Ottoman Empire.
C.) The rise of socialism.
D.) The fall of the Communist government in Yugoslavia.

Answer 1

1. The split of the Austro-Hungarian Empire-- this empire split due to many ethnicities living in the empire with differing beliefs. Nationalism caused cultural groups to come together and demand independence to create nation-states.

2. The fall of the Communist government in Yugoslavia-- Yugoslavia contained many groups such as Bosnians, Serbs, Slavs, and other minority groups. After the communist bloc began to fall, groups suppressed by the communists governments began new nationalistic movements to create their own countries once again.

Answer 2

"The split of the Austro-Hungarian Empire" has been a direct effect of nationalism in Europe. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "C".

"The fall of the Communist government in Yugoslavia" led directly to separatist movements in Eastern Europe in the 1990s. The correct option is option "D".