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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, the author introduces his concept of ________ which are tied to false histories and have contemporary origins.

2. Hobsbawm asserts that exceptions to the decline in question 22 exist in all of the following areas except ______.

3. The old Welsh histories followed the lives of each of the Welsh _______ and their lineage and descendants.

4. According to the book, the Welsh were once addicted to ________ and fortune tellers, long after their popularity died out in England.

5. According to the book, the basic type of invented tradition was called ______, which outlined the historical practices of a particular group.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the name of the well-written and powerful work about the Scotsmen that contains many colorful illustrations?

2. Who does the book uncover the Scots to be, unlike what many people today think of the Scottish people?

3. What is the difference between traditions, customs, and routines, according to the book?

4. What happened as a result of a loss of cultural self confidence, according to the book?

5. What are the invented concepts of which more sense can be made by the study of invented traditions?

6. What does the author mean in this manuscript when he says that traditions have tacit rules?

7. What is the meaning and the practice of the tradition 'eisteddfod' according to the book?

8. What are two of the most common symbols that are associated with the Scotsmen society?

9. Why should historians be more aware of the tradition phenomena that occurs in modern society?

10. What are two of the general values that new invented traditions tend to inculcate, according to the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Over time, the ritual that is a part of the monarchy began to seem splendid to the modern day person.

Part 1: What are some of the benefits of monarchy rituals?

Part 2: Do you think that rituals are a part of every form of government?

Part 3: Why do you think linking the past leaders to the present leaders helps to create a sense of community?

Essay Topic 2

In every case, tradition seeks to create a connection between the present and the past. Without this connection, a society changes.

Part 1: Why do you think the connection to one's past is so important?

Part 2: How do you think the present day society benefits from learning about the past?

Part 3: Do you think that you use the lessons of the past to inform your present day decisions?

Essay Topic 3

The Welsh decided to invent their own history in order to redeem themselves in the eyes of the world.

Part 1: Why do you think the Welsh needed to redeem themselves? Is this the truth?

Part 2: How do you think the Welsh could have revived their own culture without dipping into anyone else's for ideas?

Part 3: Do you think any less of the Welsh, now that you know the source of some of their history?

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