Which of the following statements about nationalism is FALSE? A. Nationalism is a unifying force that has resulted in the creati
on of multiple nation-states. B. Nationalism has been used as a force of murder and genocide. C. Nationalism has caused many multi-ethnic states to break apart. D. Nationalism is no longer the powerful force that it was in the past. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, many of its territories in Eastern Europe decided to become independent states. One of these states was Bosnia, which would later dissolve and annex its territories to Croatia and Serbia due to nationalist movements from both sides. The rupture was mainly due to religious differences, as the Croats were mainly Catholic and the Serbs were orthodox.
Several events from the 4th to 6th centuries mark the transitional period during which the Roman Empire's east and west divided. In 285, the emperor Diocletian (r. 284–305) partitioned the Roman Empire's administration into eastern and western halves.