WORLD HISTORY

NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the allegories wear a crown of oak leaves
A
Marianne
B
Britannia
C
Union Jack
D
Germania
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Germania was the allegory of the German nation. In visual representations, Germania wears a crown of oak leaves, as the German oak stands for heroism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Germany’s oak-leaf crown symbolises the honour of bravery and velour that represented the people of Germany who were ruled by foreign forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -The crown on allegory of ‘Germania’ signifies Heroism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Germania, allegory of german nation. She wore crown of oak leaves, as the german oak stands for heroism.It symbolizes strength; courage and freedom. This allegory was erected in public square and figures were put on coins and stamps for the people to identify with her and nation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Marianne and Germania were respective female allegories for the French and the German nation. They stood as personifications of ideals like ‘liberty’ and ‘the republic’.

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