Monday Quiz: Nationalism

Nationalism Is ...

• Identification with ones nation and support for it's interests, especially to the exclusion of detriment of the interests of another nation

• The belief that a strong military is important in order to defend a Nation and it culture

• The idea that you need to create a national identity in order to better control colonies

• The idea that you need to create alliances with Nations that have similar beliefs to you

Nationalism as an ideology existed before 1750?

• True

• False

Before the 1800s most people identified with

• The towns or villages they were born into

• Their country or nation

Nations and Countries are the same thing

• True

• False

A Country is

• A government that exists within defined borders that people live within

• The cultural identity of a people that united them into one group

A Nation is

• A government that exists within defined borders that people live within

• The cultural identity of a people that united them into one group

What is the primary difference between a nation and a state?

• A nation refers to a cultural entity, while a state refers to a political entity.

• A state refers to a geographical area, while a nation refers to the government.

• There is no significant difference; both terms can be used interchangeably.

• A nation refers to a group of people with common interests, while a state refers to a specific territory.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'patriotism'?

• Supporting one's country in times of war only.

• Having critical views about one's country and its policies.

• Devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

• Believing one's country is superior to all others.

What is one reason Nationalism began to spread across Europe in the 1800s

• Napoleon created a National Identity in France around himself and his military

• WWI broke out

• WWII broke out

• The Industrial Revolution spread new resources and materials around the world

Nationalism affected Imperialism

• True

• False