Question

Which one of the following states was ruled by an Italian princely house before unification of Italy?
A. Kingdom of Two Sicilies
B. Lombardy
C. Venetia
D. Sardinia −Piedmont

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (D) Sardinia-Piedmont

Answer 2

D. Sardinia −Piedmont

Explanation:

In 1858, Italy was divided into seven states. The Northern state was ruled by Austrian Habsburgs. The central state was ruled by the Pope. The Southern region was under Spain's domination. Only one state, Sardinia-Piedmont, was ruled by an Italian princely house. The first regions to become a part of the unified Italy were Savoy Sardinia, followed by the Northern states in 1858. The last region to join the unified Italy was the Papal State in 1870.