Question

3. Give any two examples to show culture contributed to the growth of nationalism in Europe. Example 1 Example 2 Fill in the blanks by writing the​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Three examples to show the contribution of culture to the growth of nationalism in Europe were:

(i) Romanticism was a European cultural movement aimed at developing national unity by creating a sense of shared heritage and common history. The Romantic artists' emphasis on emotions, intuition and mystical feelings gave shape and expression to nationalist sentiments. The strength of art in promoting nationalism is well exemplified in the role played by European poets and artists in mobilizing public opinion to support the Greeks in their struggle to establish their national identity.

(ii) Folk songs, dances and poetry contributed to popularizing the spirit of nationalism and patriotic favor in Europe. Being a part of the lives of the common people, folk culture enabled nationalists to carry the message of nationalism to a large and diverse audience. Collecting and recording the different forms of folk culture was important for building a national consciousness.