WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The meaning of ‘Volksgeist ‘:
A
Comman people
B
Spirit of the nation
C
Music
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Volksgeist is a German phrase depicting the unique spirit and character of a nation’s people. The concept reflects the characteristics of that nation and in a broader sense its ‘way of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Das volk’ is a German word that means common people of the country. ‘Volksgeist’ is also a German word that means Spirit of Nationalism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Das volk is a German word meaning common people. 14. What was the term given to true spirit of a nation in Germany? Answer: Volksgeist.

Detailed explanation-4: -Johann Gottfried Herder was a thinker in Germany. According to Johann Gottfried Herder, the culture of Germany was the best-suited culture for mediocre individuals, for which he used the word ‘Das volk’. He also said that the country’s spirit lies in its culture, for which he used the word ‘Volksgeist’.

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