WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

IMPERIALISM IN ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Asian country was seen to be the most successful example of nationalism?
A
China
B
Japan
C
Singapore
D
Thailand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Japanese nationalism (Japanese: , Hepburn: kokusui shugi) is a form of nationalism that asserts the belief that the Japanese are a monolithic nation with a single immutable culture, and promotes the cultural unity of the Japanese.

Detailed explanation-2: -In this period, Japan became an expansionist and imperialist power who controlled Korea and parts of Japan with territorial hegemony. The militaristic nationalism that surged through the country made them go to war with China and many other neighbouring countries in order to dominate the region.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first country to initiate nationalism was France. Following the Enlightenment, republican ideas of liberalism challenged the monarchy through the French Revolution. Napoleon then led the way for other regions of Europe to create their own nation-states.

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