Before the creation of the nation-state in Europe, all of the following were common EXCEPT:

Question

A.
brides often brought territory with them in marriage
B.
citizens in many countries spoke many languages
C.
borders between countries were stable and rarely moved
D.
countries were home to dozens of ethnic groups



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Answer 1

The best answer is C. "borders between countries were stable and rarely moved."

Before the creation of the nation-state in Europe, borders were often fluid and changed due to various conflicts, treaties, and the shifting power dynamics among feudal lords and kingdoms. In contrast, the other statements accurately reflect the complexities of social structure and identity prior to the establishment of modern nation-states.