Which of the following best describes the difference between a nation-state
and an empire?
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a. a nation-state is ruled by a king or a queen with absolute political
authority. an empire is ruled by a group of elected representatives.
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b. a nation-state consists of people who share a common history,
culture, and language. an empire consists of people from various
cultures and ethnicities.
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c. a nation-state is made up of a large area that consists of multiple
cities, towns, and villages. an empire is made up of only one
independent city.
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d. a nation-state has an organized government but strict limits on
political rights. an empire has both an organized government and
self-rule.

The correct answer is letter D.

Explanation: A nation-state is a historical area that can be identified as having a legitimate policy, which by its own means constitutes a sovereign government. While a state is a political and geopolitical entity, a nation is an ethnic and cultural unit.

The word empire means a large territory, contiguous or not, composed of several different nations, and which is dominated by a nation that imposes its will on others economically and militarily. The supreme leader of an empire is called the emperor.

peasants’ war, (1524–25) peasant uprising in germany inspired by changes brought by the reformation, peasants in western and southern germany invoked   divine law to demand agrarian rights and freedom from oppression by nobles and landlords. as the uprising spread, some peasant groups organized armies. although the revolt was supported huldrych zwingli and thomas müntzerits condemnation by martain luther contributed to its defeat, principally by the army of the swabian league. some 100,000 peasants were killed. reprisals and increased restrictions discouraged further attempts to improve the peasants’ plight.

i think it would be " a" i might be wrong tho