The Fallen Germania – Julius Hübner, 1850
1. Who painted “The Fallen Germania” in 1850?
A) Philip Veit
B) Julius Hübner
C) Johann Gottfried
D) Lorenz Clasen
Answer: B) Julius Hübner
2. What historical event does “The Fallen Germania” symbolize?
A) The French Revolution
B) The defeat of Napoleon
C) The failure of the 1848 liberal revolution in Germany
D) The unification of Germany in 1871
Answer: C) The failure of the 1848 liberal revolution in Germany
3. In the painting “The Fallen Germania,” what does the broken sword symbolize?
A) Victory in battle
B) The end of monarchy
C) Defeat and loss of power
D) The rise of nationalism
Answer: C) Defeat and loss of power
4. What does the crown lying on the ground in “The Fallen Germania” represent?
A) The triumph of democracy
B) The fall of monarchy
C) The beginning of a new empire
D) Wealth and prosperity
Answer: B) The fall of monarchy
5. Which symbol in “The Fallen Germania” represents freedom from oppression?
A) Broken chains
B) Crown of oak leaves
C) Breastplate with eagle
D) Sword with olive branch
Answer: A) Broken chains
6. What does Germania’s posture in “The Fallen Germania” indicate?
A) Victory and celebration
B) Pride and power
C) Defeat and despair
D) Determination and hope
Answer: C) Defeat and despair
7. Which revolution is directly associated with the symbolism in “The Fallen Germania”?
A) The Russian Revolution
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The 1848 Revolution in Germany
D) The American Revolution
Answer: C) The 1848 Revolution in Germany
8. What does the laurel wreath often symbolize in nationalist art, including depictions of Germania?
A) Defeat in battle
B) Heroism and victory
C) Economic prosperity
D) Religious devotion
Answer: B) Heroism and victory
9. In allegorical paintings like “The Fallen Germania,” what does the use of female figures generally represent?
A) Specific historical women
B) Abstract ideas such as the nation, liberty, and justice
C) Military leaders
D) Mythological goddesses only
Answer: B) Abstract ideas such as the nation, liberty, and justice
10. What message did Julius Hübner likely aim to convey through “The Fallen Germania”?
A) The strength and unity of the German Empire
B) The success of the German monarchy
C) The tragic defeat of the liberal nationalist movement
D) The prosperity of Germany after unification
Answer: C) The tragic defeat of the liberal nationalist movement
