What primary cultural objective was pursued by pastor and scholar Jakob Hurt in the late 19th century?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Mass nationwide collection and systematic preservation of Estonian folklore and folk songs
- Step 1: Jakob Hurt famously declared: Kui me ei saa suureks rahvaarvult, peame saama suureks vaimult (If we cannot become great in numbers, we must become great in spirit). Step 2. In 1888 he launched an appeal that mobilized over 1,400 volunteer collectors, gathering one of the largest folklore archives in Europe. Answer: Mass nationwide collection and systematic preservation of Estonian folklore and folk songs. Why not the others: Hurt focused on spiritual and linguistic culture rather than industrial or maritime commercial projects; he staunchly defended Estonian cultural identity.
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