Which of the following BEST explains the difference between a nation-state and a city-state?

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Responses

City-states are the capitals of nation-states.

City-states are the capitals of nation-states.

City-states are territories within nation-states.

City-states are territories within nation-states.

City-states were the predecessors of modern nations, including nation-states.

City-states were the predecessors of modern nations, including nation-states.

Nation-states were the predecessors of modern nations, including city-states.

Nation-states were the predecessors of modern nations, including city-states.

Nation-states include diverse populations, while city-states are homogeneous.

Nation-states include diverse populations, while city-states are homogeneous.

1 answer

The BEST explanation for the difference between a nation-state and a city-state is:

City-states were the predecessors of modern nations, including nation-states.

This response correctly identifies the historical context in which city-states emerged prior to the development of the concept of nation-states.