Ch. 1-2 Quiz Flashcards
Civic Nation
A nation created by people who share certain political beliefs and values. Citizens have equal rights and responsibilities despite differences
Republic
Form of government in which citizens, not a monarch or a dictator, hold the power to govern.
National Myths
Stories about a nation’s history that are often told by the dominant cultural group. They may not match citizen’s realities
International
Between countries or nation-states. May cooperate with one another to promote peace, security, trade, etc.
Collective Consciousness
An awareness shared by many people. It may be based on a shared memory of and pride in specific events, which become myths and symbols of belonging
Absolute Monarchy
A system of government where a single ruler rules by some inherent right and has full authority over the state
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
A document created by the National Assembly which took away the privileges of enjoyed by the King, Clergy, and Aristocracy
Age of Enlightenment
an intellectual and cultural movement in Europe during the 1600’s and 1700’s. It showed the importance of reason, science, and individualism over tradition and religious authority.
Concept of Nation: Language
A sense of community through common language (Quebecois, First Nations)
Concept of Nation: Ethnicity
A sense of community through shared ethnicity- nation is usually formed because of this. (India, China)
Concept of Nation: Culture
Goes hand in hand with ethnicity. Culture is often shared before a nation is created - traditions and similarities (Japan, China, Indian)
Concept of Nation: Religion / Spirituality
Religion and spirituality help create a sense of community. This can be the reason why people come together as a nation, but it can also cause for wars and genocides (Palestine VS Israel)
Concept of Nation: Geography
Physical borders that help define a nation - mountain ranges, oceans, etc. (Japan was physically isolated)
Concept of Nation: Relationship to Land
Ideas about how we should use the land - do we use it for resources like oil? Do we protect the environment for generations? (Alberta, First Nations)
Concept of Nation: Politics
Sovereign countries (they control their own affairs). A nation is a nation if they are sovereign and have self determination (the desire to be in charge of their own things)
The Estates General
First Estate - Clergy (church people)
Second Estate- Aristocrats (Nobility/rich people)
Third Estate - Commoners (working class/poor people)
