Question

As defined by Ernst Renan, a nation has to have certain attributes. One of the following is not among the stated attributes

• A. A long past of devotion
• B. A set of common objects of glorification
• C. A will to perform great deeds together
• D. A common language

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A common language

An attribute such as 'a common language' was not one that Renan had suggested. In fact, he criticized such an attribute forming a nation.