Nation-States and Empires in History

The video explores the world in 1750, highlighting diverse human communities, including empires and smaller states. It discusses the historical context of empires like the Ottoman, Russian, and Qing, and the cultural and religious connections among people. The emergence of new ideas such as individual and national sovereignty led to the formation of nation-states, marking a revolutionary change. Technological and military advancements supported these changes, leading to the dominance of nation-states globally. The video concludes by reflecting on the era's impact and invites viewers to consider alternative narratives.

Which empire began its conquest of the eastern Mediterranean as early as the thirteenth century?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Qing Dynasty

• Mughal Empire

What form of governance was common in smaller centralized states around 1750?

• Kingdoms

• Republics

• Democracies

• Empires

How were people in local societies typically connected?

• By trade agreements

• By family or shared sense of place

• By military alliances

• By political treaties

Which religion had existed for a millennium by the 18th century?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What was a common understanding among people living in empires or small communities?

• They were subjects of a ruler

• They had no sense of community

• They had complete political authority

• They were independent citizens

What idea emerged in the long nineteenth century regarding personal rights?

• Divine sovereignty

• Individual sovereignty

• Monarchical sovereignty

• Collective sovereignty

What is a nation-state?

• A territory without governance

• A state governed by a monarch

• A legal unit and territory coinciding with a self-governing nation

• A state ruled by a foreign power

Which countries were among the first to create nation-states after revolutions?

• Russia, Japan, Germany

• United States, Haiti, France

• Egypt, Greece, Italy

• China, India, Brazil

What technological advancements supported the growth of nation-states?

• New agricultural techniques

• Advanced military technology

• Innovative architectural designs

• Improved medical practices

What era is described as both an Age of Revolutions and an Age of Empires?

• The long twentieth century

• The long nineteenth century

• The long eighteenth century

• The long seventeenth century