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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. According to the book, _______ had the biggest media impact on the broadcast of figures of the monarchy including George V.

2. One process the Europeans used was to spread the norms of _______ and attach them to various occupations.

3. The author claims that ______ was not well suited for royal ceremonies because many buildings were symbols of the wealth and power of the merchant class.

4. In 1857, the _______ cost the Mughal emperor authority and exposed the coercive basis of his power.

5. According to the book, the fourth period is characterized by romantic glamor, partly due to ________ advances.

Short Essay Questions

1. By looking at the ten aspects of rituals, what does David Cannadine believe can be uncovered?

2. How might one describe the second stage of the British monarchy, which began when Victoria was made Empress of India?

3. What happened as a result of the African empires coming so late, according to the book?

4. What was the first stage of the British monarchy that occurred between the 1820s and the 1870s, according to the book.?

5. Describe the Indian Mutiny and what it meant for the British as well as for the Indians in that time period.

6. How could the whites who colonized parts of Africa be described, according to the book?

7. What did African chiefs stand to gain from using the neo-traditions being taught to them?

8. While the monarchical power was limited in the beginning of the British monarchy, what could they do in the first stage?

9. What did the nineteenth century English elites begin to think of the monarchy during that time period?

10. What did Africa not have to offer as a society, which meant that they had to use a monarchy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Imagine if contests were held in order to create new songs and lyrics for verses, helping to invent new traditions.

Part 1: Do you think it's a good idea to involve a community in rewriting their own history?

Part 2: Why do you think contests could be a logical way to create new music for history?

Part 3: What are some of your ideas as to how a community might rebuild their culture without creating a new history?

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