Why are Johann Gottfried Herder's ideas important in nationalism?
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Correct answer: He considered folk culture as the spirit of the people
The governing concept is cultural nationalism: a nation is shaped not only by rulers or political borders but also by the shared culture of ordinary people. Herder valued language, folk songs, stories and traditions as expressions of the people’s spirit and historical identity. Therefore option A is correct. Options B, C and D contradict his emphasis because he did not restrict national identity to kings or separate language and folk culture from nationalism.
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He considered folk culture as the spirit of the people
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is cultural nationalism: a nation is shaped not only by rulers or political borders but also by the shared culture of ordinary people. Herder valued language, folk songs, stories and traditions as expressions of the people’s spirit and historical identity. Therefore option A is correct. Options B, C and D contradict his emphasis because he did not restrict national identity to kings or separate language and folk culture from nationalism.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
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