WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Nationalism’, which emerged as a force in the late 19th century, means
A
strong devotion for one’s own country and its history and culture.
B
strong devotion for one’s own country without appreciation for other nations.
C
strong love for one’s own country and hatred for others.
D
equally strong devotion for all the countries of the world.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Strong devotion for one’s own country and its history and culture. During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force that brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -patriotism, feeling of attachment and commitment to a country, nation, or political community. Patriotism (love of country) and nationalism (loyalty to one’s nation) are often taken to be synonymous, yet patriotism has its origins some 2, 000 years prior to the rise of nationalism in the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans : The Greek war of independence mobilized nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe in 1830-1848.

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