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What was the significance of the German flag carried by the peoples of Germany in the image created by Sorrieu?
What was the significance of the German flag carried by the peoples of Germany in the image created by Sorrieu?
- It represented the existence of a unified German nation at that time.
- It signified the victory of Germany in a recent war.
- It represented the dominance of Germany over other nations in Europe.
- It symbolized the hope for unification of German-speaking principalities under a democratic constitution. (correct)
In his lecture, what did Ernst Renan criticize as the basis for forming a nation?
In his lecture, what did Ernst Renan criticize as the basis for forming a nation?
- Ideals of democracy and freedom
- Territorial expansion and conquest
- A nation's heroic past and social capital
- Common language, race, and religion (correct)
What is the main idea conveyed by the image created by Sorrieu and described in the text?
What is the main idea conveyed by the image created by Sorrieu and described in the text?
- The importance of fraternity and unity among different nations. (correct)
- The religious conflicts and divisions among European countries.
- The victory of Russia and England in a major war.
- The dominance of Germany and Austria over other European nations.
According to Ernst Renan's lecture, what is the social capital upon which a national idea is based?
According to Ernst Renan's lecture, what is the social capital upon which a national idea is based?
What was the aim of the German-speaking principalities in 1848 according to the text?
What was the aim of the German-speaking principalities in 1848 according to the text?
What are considered essential conditions of being a people according to the text?
What are considered essential conditions of being a people according to the text?
What is stated as the reason behind a nation never having any real interest in annexing or holding on to a country against its will?
What is stated as the reason behind a nation never having any real interest in annexing or holding on to a country against its will?
What was the main outcome of nationalism in Europe during the nineteenth century?
What was the main outcome of nationalism in Europe during the nineteenth century?
What distinguished a nation-state from the concept of a modern state according to the text?
What distinguished a nation-state from the concept of a modern state according to the text?
Why does the text mention that the existence of nations is necessary?
Why does the text mention that the existence of nations is necessary?
