DCA 1 World Cultures Review Flashcards
Head of Government in Germany
Chancellor
How does the Head of Government get elected in Germany
The Parliament
Terms of Office in Germany
2-5 Years terms
Voting Age in Germany
18, 16 for state
Head of Government in The United Kingdom
Prime Minister
How does the Head of Government get elected in The United Kingdom
The Parliament
Terms of Office in The United Kingdom
2-5 Years Terms
Voting Age in The United Kingdom
18
Head of Government in Russia
President
How does the Head of Government get elected in Russia?
Citizens vote.
Terms of Office in Russia
2 six consecutive years terms
Voting Age in Russia
18
Autocratic Government
Government has most control
Democratic Government
Citizens have the most control
What is the Largest Country in Northern Europe?
Sweden
What is ONE of the interest in Western Europe (hint: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings)
Art
What are the 3 leading economies in Western Europe?
Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Tourism
What is Central Europe’s largest country?
Germany
What was the Government of Central Europe before the Democratic Government?
Communist
What is important in the Northern Region of Europe?
Human Rights
What are the 3 Leading economies in Central Europe?
Industry, Manufacturing, and Tourism
What is prioritized in Central Europe
Tradition, Culture, and Leisure
What is a large celebration in Central Europe?
Oktoberfest
What is valued in Central Europe (hint: soccer)
Sports
What country leads the nation in Banking?
Switzerland
What is the largest country in Western Europe?
France
What continent is Europe connected with to the East?
Asia
What continent is Europe connected with to the South?
Africa
What are the 3 Major Mountain Regions in Europe?
Alps, Pyrenees, Balkan.
What percent of Europe is farmland, and flatland. (Hint: 20-40%)
0.41
What does Europe have Abundant access to?
Water
Definition of Culture?
Culture includes food, religion, education, government, and Cultural celebrations.
Examples of Unlimited Government
Monarchy, Dictatorship
Characteristics of Limited Government
Citizens have power and can vote
Definition of Unlimited Government
Government has all the power
Examples of Limited Government
Democratic Government
Definition of limited government
Government has Limited powers
Characteristics of Unlimited Government
Citizens have little to no rights
Which ancient country influenced the future of the United States government?
Ancient Greek
Which 4 countries colonized the U.S.A?
Great Britain, Portugal, France, and Spain
What is the land like in East Russia?
Mountains and Deserts
What is the climate like in East Russia?
Harsh and Cold climate
What is the climate like in West Russia?
Cold, but better conditions than the East.
What was the first Communist Country?
Soviet Union
How long did the Soviet Union last?
1922-1991 (69 years)
What country was apart of the Soviet Union?
Ukraine
What government did Greek city, Athens make?
Democracy
What country excels in Art? (present)
Russia
What country excels in Art? (past)
Italy, during the renaissance period.
How long did WWI last for?
1914-1918 (4 years)
How long did WWII officially last?
1939-1945 (6 years)