2.5.3 National vs. Regional Identity

• What is national identity based on?

  Cultural, historical, and linguistic elements
• Patriotism is the feeling of love, loyalty, and devotion to one's nation
• Patriotism is primarily focused on emotion and action towards the nation
• What does patriotism often manifest in?

  Actions supporting the nation's interests
• National identity is a sense of belonging based on shared cultural, historical, and linguistic elements
• Order the key elements that define patriotism

  1️⃣ Love

  2️⃣ Loyalty

  3️⃣ Devotion
• National identity emphasizes perception and connection to the nation
• What is the primary focus of patriotism?

  Emotion and action
• Match the aspect with its correct concept:

  Love, loyalty, and devotion ↔️ Patriotism

  Sense of belonging based on shared culture ↔️ National identity
• Regional identity is often tied to a specific geographical area
• The Bretons in Brittany, France, have a strong regional identity due to their Celtic heritage
• What is the key difference between national and regional identity?

  Scope and shared elements
• National and regional identities can sometimes conflict due to differences in political goals
• Order the scenarios that can occur with national and regional identities

  1️⃣ Overlap

  2️⃣ Conflict
• In which country has Catalonia's regional identity led to conflicts with the national government?

  Spain
• What are the three types of interactions between national and regional identities mentioned in the table?

  Overlap, conflict, unity
• National identity can overlap with regional identity when there is shared pride in the nation
• Regional priorities can clash with national policies or interests.
• What is an example of a region in Spain that has a strong regional identity and conflicts with the national government?

  Catalonia
• In France, many Bretons maintain a strong national identity while celebrating their unique regional culture
• Match the aspect with its corresponding identity:

  Love, loyalty, devotion ↔️ Patriotism

  Shared culture, history, language ↔️ National identity
• What is the definition of patriotism?

  Love, loyalty, devotion
• Patriotism focuses on emotion and action
• Regional identity is based on shared cultural, historical, or linguistic characteristics within a specific region.
• What is an example of regional identity in France mentioned in the table?

  Breton
• Factors shaping national identity include cultural practices, historical events, and geographical location
• Steps in the interaction between national and regional identities:

  1️⃣ Shared values and goals create overlap

  2️⃣ Regional distinctiveness leads to conflict
• National and regional identities always conflict with each other.

  False
• What is an example of a key element of national identity?

  National language
• In Spain, Catalonia's strong regional identity has led to conflicts with the central government.
• Regional identities in France, such as those of Brittany and Corsica, help preserve local cultures and traditions.
• Why is national identity significant in France?

  It unifies the country