Nationalism and Collective Belonging

What played a part in the making of nationalism?

The image of Bharat Mata was created in the twentieth century.

Who painted the famous image of Bharat Mata?

The hymn 'Vande Mataram' was originally written by __________.

Match the following individuals or concepts with their significance to nationalism:

Which aspect was NOT mentioned as contributing to the sense of collective belonging?

Devotion to the figure of Bharat Mata was linked to one's nationalism.

What kind of figure is Bharat Mata portrayed as in Abanindranath Tagore's painting?

Nationalism and Collective Belonging

Nationalism emerges from the belief that individuals belong to the same nation, fostering a sense of unity.
Collective belonging is shaped by shared struggles and cultural processes highlighting common identity.
Historical narratives, fictional representations, folklore, songs, and symbols contribute to the allure of nationalism.

Nationalism in India

National identity often symbolized by a central figure or image for collective identification.
Bharat Mata, an image symbolizing India, became prominent in the twentieth century during the rise of nationalism.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay created the concept of Bharat Mata with the hymn 'Vande Mataram' in the 1870s, featured in his novel Anandamath.
Abanindranath Tagore painted an iconic portrayal of Bharat Mata as an ascetic, reflecting calmness, divinity, and spirituality.
The image of Bharat Mata evolved through various artistic interpretations in popular prints.

Folklore and National Identity

Devotion to Bharat Mata was seen as a hallmark of nationalism.
The late-nineteenth-century movement focused on reviving Indian folklore to shape national identity.
Nationalists collected folk narratives from bards, aiming to reclaim and preserve cultural heritage threatened by external influences.
Rabindranath Tagore played a significant role in documenting folk traditions, including ballads and nursery rhymes, promoting a sense of cultural pride and identity.

Explore the emergence of nationalism and how diverse groups developed a collective identity. This quiz examines the cultural processes and united struggles that helped shape national consciousness among different communities. Test your understanding of how shared experiences fostered a sense of belonging.