Nations and Nationalism

What is nationalism?

• belief that loyalty is to your shared culture NOT a leader
• loyalty of people toward a ruler
• building up of a nation by creating colonies
• when the government owns and controls all of the means of production

The term 'nationalism' implies,

• Favoring the ideas of extreme patriotism and aggression toward other countries

• Thee individual and regional interests of the groups of people living within the country

• It is the feeling which attaches the people for the national honour, national glory, national cause, national interests

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of nationalism?

• common history
• common language
• common religion
• common job

Militarism is the belief that

• having a large military makes your country the best

• The change from farming to factories

• polytheism exist in my country

• monotheism exist in my country

In 1900, parents wanted their sons to be army officers because

• The military was the highest paying job

• The military guaranteed you would be famous

• The military was the prestige (respectful) profession

• The military would make you a good athlete