Case Study: The Polish Language as an Indicator of Identity (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Polish language's role in national identity
Polish language's role in national identity
Powerful symbol of identity & resilience through centuries of oppression
When Poland was partitioned
When Poland was partitioned
Eighteenth century
Purpose of clandestine schools
Purpose of clandestine schools
Provided secret Polish-language education
% of Polish schools closed by Nazis
% of Polish schools closed by Nazis
Over 93%
Polish deaths during Nazi occupation
Polish deaths during Nazi occupation
Approximately 6 million citizens
% of Warsaw destroyed by end of WWII
% of Warsaw destroyed by end of WWII
Around 85%
When communist rule ended in Poland
When communist rule ended in Poland
1989
Year Poland joined the EU
Year Poland joined the EU
2004
Polish language status in EU
Polish language status in EU
Official language of the EU
Poland's population rank in EU
Poland's population rank in EU
Sixth most populous member state
Poland's current population
Poland's current population
Over 38 million citizens
% of Poles supporting EU membership
% of Poles supporting EU membership
Approximately 91%
Countries with large Polish diaspora
Countries with large Polish diaspora
USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Role of oral traditions during occupation
Role of oral traditions during occupation
Maintained Polish linguistic heritage through storytelling, songs & poetry