Question

1. how was the national consciousness important during the period of foregib occupation? ( 2 sentence )

2. in your opinion, what is the importance of the national consciousness during the present time? ( 2 sentences )

3. in what way can we keep the national consciousness alive in the heart of every filipino at present ( 2 sentences )​

Answer 1

1)

What is the importance of national consciousness?

A national consciousness is a shared sense of national identity and a shared understanding that a people group shares a common ethnic/linguistic/cultural background. Historically, a rise in national consciousness has been the first step toward the creation of a nation.

2)

A nation should possess an identity that wields a collective spirit toward a common destiny. National consciousness creates a common identity, which in turn drives the spirit of the nation to national prominence.

3)

What is the national consciousness in the Philippines?

The sense of national consciousness came from the Creoles, who now regard themselves as "Filipino". It was brought to its advent by three major factors: 1) the economy, 2) education, and 3) the secularization of parishes. These factors contributed to the birth of Filipino Nationalism.