The historical claim that there have been cases of nations and even nationalism before the modern period is called:

Related Mcqs:

1. What are the consequences of nationalism for international relations? i.Nationalism provides a new set of values and system of legitimation for the system of states ii.it has provided impetus for the re-drawing of maps iii.it serves as an important tool in state building (through the formation of a common identity and consciousness)

   A. only i
   B. i, ii
   C. ii, iii, iv
   D. i, ii, iii, iv

2. The theory that nations are primary groups constituted by descent and/or culture, accompanied by the idea that nationalism arises from a prior sense of national identity is called:

   A. Ethnic nationalism
   B. Primordialism
   C. Ethno-Symbolism
   D. Pragmatism

3. The modern idea of nationalism is a combination of: i.Enlightenment and liberal concepts of self-ruling community ii.French revolutionary idea of community of equal citizens iii.German conceptions of a people formed by history, and culture iv.Marxist understanding of class consciousness

   A. i, ii
   B. i, ii, iii
   C. i, iv, ii
   D. i, ii, iii, iv

4. At the United Nations a loose coalition of developing nations, designed to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations is known as:

   A. Developing countries
   B. G130
   C. G77
   D. Group of 77

5. Communists oppose nationalism because:

   A. it is liberal
   B. it is the ‘opium of the masses’
   C. it facilities globalization
   D. none of the above

6. What is political nationalism?

   A. Nationalism that represents an already existing community
   B. Nationalism based on ethnic diversity
   C. Nationalism that’s created to forge a sense of collective identity
   D. Nationalism that represents immigrants

7. The Westphalian system was important for nationalism because:

   A. it ‘created’ the modern state
   B. it provided the base for Nationalism, in terms of understanding of sovereignty and non-interference
   C. it provided the state with a new set of values
   D. a and b

8. German nationalism:

   A. Completed between ethnic nationalism and a liberal constitutional form
   B. Became increasingly state-strengthening over time
   C. Was facilitated by industrialization
   D. All of the options given are correct

9. In the 20th century, war altered nationalism:

   A. By successfully suppressing nationalism across Europe
   B. By giving rise to fascist variant
   C. By giving voice to the demands for self-determination
   D. b and c

10. Nationalism assumes:

    A. The nation as the fundamental political unit
    B. The nation as basis of political loyalty and identity
    C. The demand for self-determination
    D. All of the options given are correct