10th Class Social Science The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

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      What changes did Napoleon introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the temtonfes ruled by him?            Or Describe any four features of the 'Civil Code of 1804' introduced by Napoleon in' Trance.        Explain the revolutionary principles incorporated by Napoleon-in the administration of France during his region.

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                      The revolutionary/principles incorporated by Napoleon in the administration of France during his region were (i) Napoleon introduced the Civil Code of 1804, which is known as the Napoleonic Code. It did away with all privilegs based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property to all. (ii) In many parts of Europe like Dutch Republic, Switzerland, Italy and Germany, Napoleon simplified the administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues. (iii) Napoleon removed the guild restrictions from the towns. (iv) Napoleon improved the transport and communication systems, standardised weights and measures and introduced common national currency which were appreciated   by   peasants,    artisans  workers and businessmen of France. Ans. Italy had a long history of political fragmentation. This is shown in the points below (i) Italians were scattered over several dynastic states as well as the multi-national Habsburg empire. (ii) During the middle of the 19th century, Italy was divided into seven states of which only one, Sardinia-Piedmont was ruled by an Italian Princely House. (iii) The North under Austrian Habsburgs, the center was ruled by the pope and the Southern regions were under the domination of the Bourbon kings of Spain. (iv) Even the Italian language had not any standard common form. It had many regional and local variations.


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