Question 1

In architectural styles, the Romantics were particularly attracted to the

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The Romantics were drawn to Gothic architecture as it represented the values of the medieval period, which they saw as a more authentic and honest time. Gothic architecture also had a sense of romanticism and mystery that appealed to the Romantic movement. Baroque architecture was associated with the grandeur of the aristocracy, which the Romantics rejected, while neo-classical architecture was seen as a symbol of the Enlightenment, which the Romantics also rejected. Post-Modernist architecture did not exist during the Romantic period, and Renaissance architecture was seen as too rational and structured for the Romantic sensibility.

Question 2

The romantic movement can be viewed as a(n)

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The romantic movement was a reaction against the Enlightenment's preoccupation with reason and rationality, emphasizing emotion, passion, and individualism instead.

Question 3

Britain's New Poor Law of 1834 established workhouses for the unemployed where the living conditions were designed to be intentionally miserable and cruel so that people would be encouraged to leave the workhouse and find employment.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The New Poor Law of 1834 did establish workhouses for the unemployed, and the living conditions were intentionally harsh to discourage people from staying in the workhouse and encourage them to find employment.

Question 4

Because of the increased employment opportunities resulting from the Industrial Revolution, the early nineteenth century experienced a significant decrease in crime, especially crimes against property.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The early nineteenth century actually experienced a significant increase in crime, especially crimes against property, due to the rapid urbanization and growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution.

Question 5

Religion in the age of Romanticism experienced

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During the age of Romanticism, there was a Catholic revival, particularly in Germany. This was in part a response to the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had brought about a rejection of traditional Christian authority and dogma. The Catholic Church emphasized its role as a stabilizing force in society and offered a sense of continuity and tradition that some people found comforting. This revival was reflected in art and literature as well, with many Romantic artists and writers drawing inspiration from Catholicism.

Question 6

All nineteenth century conservatives, from Edmund Burke to Joseph de Maistre, opposed any change whatsoever in the traditional political and social structures of society, and argued that a hereditary monarchy must be maintained at all costs.

Accepted Answer

While nineteenth-century conservatives like Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre emphasized the importance of tradition and social hierarchy, they were not uniformly against any change whatsoever. Burke, for example, accepted the need for reform in order to preserve society's underlying structures. Their conservatism was more about cautious, gradual change than absolute opposition to change.

Question 7

Solitary confinement of prisoners, including the wearing of leather masks and sitting in separate stalls when in chapel, was abolished in the early nineteenth century as being barbaric and uncivilized.

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Solitary confinement practices, including the use of leather masks and separate stalls, were actually introduced in the early nineteenth century as part of the "separate system" to reform prisoners through isolation and reflection.

Question 8

The Romantic artist whose paintings were described as "airy visions, painted with tinted steam" was

Accepted Answer

The description "airy visions, painted with tinted steam" is commonly associated with the paintings of J.M.W. Turner, a Romantic artist known for his use of light and atmosphere in his works.

Question 9

Romanticism in art and music was well characterized by

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Beethoven's compositions, such as his Ninth Symphony, are considered to have bridged the gap between the Classical period and the Romantic period. He incorporated a more emotional and expressive style in his music that was characteristic of Romanticism.

Question 10

The literary model for early Romantics was

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The Sorrows of the Young Werther, by Goethe, is considered the literary model for early Romantics because it is a story that emphasizes emotion, individualism, and the pursuit of personal happiness over societal norms and conventions. The novel was widely popular among young people in the late 18th century and inspired many imitations and adaptations.

Question 11

The most important form of literary expression for the romantics was

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The romantics were known for their emphasis on emotion, individualism, and nature. Poetry, with its ability to convey emotional and imaginative experiences through language, was considered the most important form of literary expression for the romantics.

Question 12

Which of the following were major themes/subjects of Romantic artists?

Accepted Answer

Romantic artists placed great emphasis on nature and its beauty, often depicting landscapes and dramatic scenes from nature in their works. While portraits and religious subjects were still common, they were not central themes of the Romantic movement. Scenes from aristocratic family life and urban scenes were also not major themes.

Question 13

The initially successful Revolutions of 1848 ultimately failed because the revolutionaries were divided by political aims and nationalistic aspirations.

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The revolutions of 1848 began as a widespread movement across many European countries with various political and social aims, including calls for greater democracy, national unity, and social reform. However, as the revolutions progressed, the revolutionary forces became increasingly divided by their political and nationalistic aspirations, making it difficult to cooperate and achieve their goals. This ultimately led to the failure of the revolutions.

Question 14

Marxism is generally considered to be a utopian socialism because it envisioned the complete abolition of private property and the eventual withering away of all the institutions of society, from governments to religious organizations.

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Question 15

The American romantic author of The Fall of the House of Usher was

Accepted Answer

Edgar Allan Poe is the author of The Fall of the House of Usher, which is a prime example of American Romantic literature. The story is characterized by dark, eerie imagery and intense emotion, which are hallmarks of Romantic writing.

Question 16

The Monroe Doctrine, promulgated by the United States, asserted that European powers should not meddle in Latin America a statement of American regional hegemony.

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The Monroe Doctrine, issued in 1823, declared that the United States would view any attempt by European powers to interfere in the affairs of Latin America as a hostile act against the United States. It was seen as a statement of American regional hegemony in the Western Hemisphere.

Question 17

Regular police forces and prison reform were geared toward

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Regular police forces and prison reform were implemented with the goal of creating more disciplined and law-abiding societies. This was seen as necessary for maintaining order and stability in society, and preventing acts of violence and other disruptions.

Question 18

Romanticism as an ideology and a mood embraced emotionality but avoided individualism, playing more to notions of collectivity.

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Romanticism celebrated individualism and placed great emphasis on the individual artist and their unique expression. It also focused on personal emotion and experience rather than collective ideals.

Question 19

All of the following were characteristics of Romanticism except

Accepted Answer

Romanticism was characterized by a strong appreciation for nature, a focus on emotion and personal experience, a reverence for history, and a response to industrialization and scientific rationalism. However, Romanticism did not reject the supernatural or unfamiliar; in fact, many Romantic works delve into the mystical, mythical, or supernatural realms.

Question 20

The principles or concepts adopted at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 were legitimacy and the maintenance of the balance of power.

Accepted Answer

The Congress of Vienna in 1815 adopted the principles of legitimacy and the maintenance of the balance of power as the basis for political order in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.

Quiz 21: reaction, Revolution, and Romanticism, 1815-1850