Gothic Nationalism - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the Western Schism and its impact on Europe, dividing it into Latin Nations. It explores the rise of nationalism and historical claims by various European countries, focusing on Swedish claims of Visigothic ancestry. The video also delves into Swedish historical theories, including the belief in their democratic roots and connections to Atlantis, which waned with the Viking Revival.

What was the Western Schism primarily about?

• A conflict between different European nations

• The rise of nationalism in Asia

• The simultaneous existence of multiple popes

• A war between the Middle East and Europe

Which nations were initially part of the Latin Nations division?

• English, French, German, Italian

• Spanish, Polish, Hungarian, Scandinavian

• British, French, German, Spanish

• Italian, Scandinavian, Polish, Hungarian

What was the basis of the Swedish claim to Gothic descent?

• They found artifacts in Gotland

• They believed they were the true descendants of the Goths

• They had historical records proving it

• Their language was similar to Gothic

What was the political reason behind the emergence of Swedish Gothic descent theories?

• To promote trade with other nations

• To justify their independence from the Kalmar Union

• To align with the British Empire

• To establish a new monarchy

What led to the decline of the theory of Swedish Gothic descent?

• The discovery of new historical evidence

• The fall of the Kalmar Union

• The influence of French historians

• The rise of the Viking Revival