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Which of the following was most instrumental in disseminating nationalist ideas across 19th‑century Europe?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · History · The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
  1. Steamship
  2. Printing press
  3. Telegraph
  4. Railway
Answer
Printing press

The correct answer is Printing press — Hence it was the most effective medium for spreading nationalism.

Step-by-step solution

  1. The printing press allowed rapid production of books, pamphlets and newspapers.
  2. It made nationalist literature accessible to a wider audience.
  3. Thus it spread ideas of common language and shared heritage.
  4. Hence it was the most effective medium for spreading nationalism.
Common mistake: Confusing the printing press with later technologies like the telegraph

Concept tested: Mechanism for spreading nationalism

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