Use the two maps of Europe below to answer the following question: Left Image, A political map of Europe in 1648 showing Germany and Italy divided into many kingdoms. Right Image, A political map of modern Europe showing Germany and Italy as unified nations.
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How does the map of modern Europe differ from the map of Europe in the 17th century? (5 points)

A. Today, Germany and Italy are politically unified nations.
B. Today, political boundaries strictly follow physical geographic features.
C. Today, both physical geography and religion define European nations.
D. Today, Europe has more multi-ethnic kingdoms than in the 17th century.