Origins of Nationalism

What is Nationalism?

• The loyalty of individuals to their nation;
• The idea that one’s own nation is better than others;
• The term used to describe common bonds that hold people together within a nation;
• All of the above

What is a nation?

• A group of people sharing a common history;
• A group of people sharing a common language;
• A group of people sharing a common culture;
• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nationalism?

• A focus on individual loyalty;
• A sense of a common destiny;
• The idea that nations should not have the right to self-determination;
• Shared cultural symbols like flags and national anthems

What is an “imagined community”?

• A community of people who share a common ancestry;
• A community of people who share a common language;
• A community of people who share a common culture;
• A community of people who share a common bond created in their minds

When did nationalism first emerge as a widespread cultural and political ideology?

• In the 1800s;
• In the 1700s;
• In the 1600s;
• In the 1500s

What helped to create a common sense of history and identity in France during the French Revolutionary era?

• Military victories;
• Educational reforms;
• Urbanization;
• Religious changes

What was the unintentional outcome of Napoleon’s expansion of France into other European countries?

• The creation of new nations of citizens and parliaments;
• The continuation of the old regimes of kings and queens;
• The weakening of national self-determination;
• The strengthening of religious authorities

Which group of people was most devoted to nationalism in the early 19th century?

• Peasants;
• Intellectuals and the reading public in urban areas;
• Religious leaders;
• The monarchy and the aristocracy

What were some of the other trends that contributed to the spread of nationalism?

• Growth in literacy;
• Growth in urban areas;
• Growth in print culture;
• All of the above

According to some historians, why did nationalism become important?

• Because people began to lose trust in religious authorities;

• Because people began to identify less with their older loyalties;

• Because people began to focus more on reason over religion;

• Both a and b