Question

Select all that apply.

Nation-states are characterized by _____.

-a multi-ethnic empire
-common culture or language
-a self-governing country
-possessions around the world,

Answer 1

Nation-states are characterized by common culture or language and a self-governing country. Option 2 and 3 are correct.

A nation state refers to a state in which the vast majority shares the same culture have a common identity and is conscious of it. The nation state is an ideal in which cultural boundaries match up with political ones.

Nowadays nation is understood as 'the' political community that ensures the legitimacy of the state over its territory."

Answer 2

Nation-states are best characterized by a self-governing country and a common culture or language. 'Nation' implies this culture while 'state' implies a self-governing country. Many nation-states do not have possessions around the world, and while most are multi-ethnic, this is not a prerequisite.