Explain, according to Ernest Renan, the basic characteristics of Empires, the basic characteristics of the new nations, and what you think are the most important differences between both concepts.

Please answer the below question using the attached readings each re-named as Question No.

1. Explain, according to Ernest Renan, the basic
characteristics of Empires, the basic characteristics of the new nations, and
what you think are the most important differences between both concepts.

2. In Chapter 5 of The Origins of Totalitarianism
Hannah Arendt describes the political emancipation of the Bourgeoise. Explain,
what is the impact if any, to the concept of nation presented by Ernest Renan.

3. Describe the concepts of legibility and
simplification according to James C. Scott, in describing also explain why are
they necessary to the State. You may use, if you want, the forest example or
the cities examples in the assigned reading.

4. Explain both the Naturalistic and the
Utilitarian views explained by James C. Scott. If you were a head of state,
which one you would use and why?

5. What are the contributions of printing,
according to Benedict Anderson, to the nations, explain each contribution and
why did they make a difference in political and religious institutions then,
who captured the power after taken from the Catholic Church? Make a connection
with Arendt.

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