CSS European History Past Paper 2009
Paper-I
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. “The French Revolution was precipitated by economic factors and the train which had been laid by finances”. (Guedalla). Comment.
Q.3. “O Liberty! What crimes are committed in thy name”. (Madam Roland). Comment in the light of Reign of Terror.
Q.4. The Treaty of Tilsit marked the zenith of power of Napoleon in Europe. Discuss.
Q.5. What part did Mazzini, Cavour, Garibaldi, and Victor Emmanuel play in the history of Italian unification?
Q.6. The Crimean War in a sense was a watershed of European history. Discuss.
Q.7. Discuss the principles underlying the colonial expansion of European powers in the latter half of the 19th century.
Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following: (i) French Revolution of 1830 (ii) Bismarck (iii) Metternich (iv) Triple Alliance 1882
Paper-II
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. Critically examine the Treaty of Versailles.
Q.3. What is the significance of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in world history?
Q.4. Explain the policy and methods of Hitler and describe his rise to power.
Q.5. What do you know of Fascism? How did it benefit the Italians?
Q.6. Evaluate the achievements of the European Common Market.
Q.7. Evaluate the role of the League of Nations between the two world wars.
Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following:
(i) Stalin
(ii) Depression of 1929 and England
(iii) Kamal Ataturk
(iv) UNO