5. How did writers, poets, and musicians contribute to the rise of nationalism in 19th century Europe?

Yes they played role.

Explanation:

1.)In Germany, philosophers like Johann Gottfried Herder claimed that true German culture was to be discovered among common people.

2.) Otto Von Bismarck, Chancellor Of Austria played an important role in the unification of Germany by the policy of blood and iron.

3.) Italian revolutionaries like Mazzini, Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel also played an important role in the independence and unification of Italy.

The answer is sufficient for obtaining 3 marks..

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.