Nationalism Quiz

What best defines nationalism?

• A) States should not interfere in each other's affairs

• B) Devotion to one's nation and its interests

• C) Multiple cultures existing in harmony

• D) Separation of religion and government

Which of the following is a stateless nation?

• A) France

• B) Canada

• C) The Kurds

• D) China

Centripetal forces in a nation are forces that:

• A) Divide people and create conflict

• B) Unite people and create stability

• C) Lead to formation of new states

• D) Have no impact on stability

An example of a centrifugal force is:

• A) A shared national language

• B) Economic inequality

• C) National holidays

• D) Strong leadership

Which is an example of political boundaries?

• Shared cultural practices

• The boundary between France and Germany

• Common language in a region

• Population size

The break-up of Yugoslavia is an example of:

• A centripetal force

• A centrifugal force

• Nationalism bringing unity

• Creation of a stateless nation

Which historical event was driven by nationalism?

• American Revolution

• Formation of European Union

• Unification of Italy

• Establishment of United Nations

A consequence of a stateless nation is:

• Strong sense of unity

• People seek independence

• National symbols unify

• Minimal political conflict

Centripetal forces are best understood as:

• Factors encouraging disunity

• Economic policies

An example of centrifugal forces is:

• Civil Rights Movement

• Strong national military

• Regional and ethnic tensions

• Common national identity