(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of History

During the period known as the 'Modern Age', the formation of Nation States in Europe significantly influenced the political and social development of the continent. Historian Benedict Anderson, in his work 'Imagined Communities', discusses how the invention of the printing press and the standardization of language contributed to the consolidation of Nation States, and how the notion of a nation is partly an 'imagined concept' that unites individuals who have never met. Considering Anderson's proposition and historical knowledge, answer: (1) Explain how the standardization of language and the printing press contributed to the formation of European Nation States, using a specific State as an example. (2) Discuss, based on your reflections on Anderson's work and interdisciplinary knowledge, how this 'imagination' of the nation influenced or could have influenced the policies adopted by modern Nation States.