Unit One - Nationalism

Question 1

Nationalism

Answer 1

Nationalism is the ideology that emphasizes the importance and unity of a particular nation, often promoting its interests above those of other nations or supranational groups

Question 2

Loyalty

Answer 2

loyalty refers to a strong feeling of support and commitment towards a person, group, or cause, often characterized by faithfulness and dedication.

Question 3

Diaspora Nationalism

Answer 3

Diaspora nationalism refers to the cultural, social, and political movements that arise from the dispersion of a particular ethnic or national group from its homeland, often seeking to maintain and promote a shared sense of identity and solidarity among members of the diaspora

Question 4

Civic Nationalism

Answer 4

Civic nationalism is a form of nationalism that emphasizes the shared values, beliefs, and political institutions of a particular country, rather than ethnic or cultural identities, often promoting inclusive and equal citizenship for all members of society

Question 5

Patriotism

Answer 5

Patriotism refers to a deep love, devotion, and loyalty towards one’s country, often accompanied by a strong sense of pride in its history, culture, and achievements, and a willingness to defend its interests and values

Question 6

Contending Loyalties

Answer 6

Contending loyalties refer to situations where an individual or group is faced with conflicting or competing obligations, commitments, or allegiances, often requiring them to make difficult choices or trade-offs between different values, interests, or loyalties

Question 7

What did Ernest Renan believe?

Answer 7

Ernest Renan believed that a nation is not defined by race, religion, or language, but rather by a shared sense of historical and cultural belonging, constantly redefined through collective will and memory

Question 8

When was the French Revolution?

Answer 8

1789 to 1799

Question 9

Unitformity

Answer 9

Uniformity refers to the state or quality of being uniform, consistent, or identical in form, nature, or character, often involving the elimination of diversity or differences

Question 10

Non-Nationalist loyalties

Answer 10

Non-nationalist loyalties refer to forms of loyalty and identity that are not tied to a particular nation-state or nationalist ideology, but rather to other social, cultural, or political affiliations, such as religious, ethnic, regional, or global identities, or commitments to specific values or causes.

Question 11

Nationalist Loyalties

Answer 11

Nationalist loyalties refer to forms of loyalty and identity that are based on a strong attachment and sense of belonging to a particular nation-state or nationalist ideology, often involving a shared language, culture, history, and territory, and a desire to promote and defend its interests and values

Question 12

Ways that nationalism can be expressed:

Answer 12

political activism, cultural and economic policies, military and defence, sports and entertainment

Question 13

First Estate

Answer 13

Kings and Queens

Question 14

Second Estate

Answer 14

Nobles and Priests

Question 15

Third Estate

Answer 15

Commoners and everyone else

Question 16

Xenophobia

Answer 16

Xenophobia is the fear, dislike, or hatred of people who are different from oneself, particularly those from other countries or cultural backgrounds.

Question 17

Ethnocentrism

Answer 17

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one’s own ethnic or cultural group is superior to others, often resulting in the evaluation of other cultures or groups through the lens of one’s own cultural values, norms, and standards

Question 18

Cultural imperialism

Answer 18

Cultural imperialism refers to the practice of promoting and imposing one’s own culture, values, and worldview on other cultures, often through economic, political, or military power

Question 19

Three Main Pillars of the French Revolution

Answer 19

Liberty- freedom for all
Equality- self-explanatory
Fraternity - brotherhood

Question 20

Extreme or ultra-nationalism

Answer 20

Extreme or ultra-nationalism is an extremist ideology that promotes an intense and exclusive form of nationalism, often leading to aggressive policies and a belief in the superiority of one’s own nation or race. It can result in conflict and violence, and pose a threat to global peace.

Question 21

Stateless nation is a group of people who share a common identity and culture but do not have their own independent state. They often seek self-determination and political autonomy.

Answer 21

A stateless nation is a group of people who share a common identity and culture but do not have their own independent state. They often seek self-determination and political autonomy.