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Germany & The Alpine Countries Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the alpine countries?

A

Switzerland
Austria
Liechtenstein

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2
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What do the alpine countries have in common?

A

All HVE strong economies and high standards of living

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3
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_______ have been vital to Germany’s growth.

A

Rivers

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4
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Name 3 rivers of Germany.

A

Danube
Elbe
Rhine

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5
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In the 1900’s, Germany’s efforts to dominate sparked _______________.

A

The two world wars

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6
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When did east Germany become communist?

A

After WWII

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7
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When did the two parts of Germany reunite?

A

1990

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8
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What is the government of Germany now?

A

Federal republic

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9
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T/F. National governments in Germany have all of the power.

A

False. National and state governments share power.

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10
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Who is the real head of Germany’s government?

A

The chancellor

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11
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Germany has the __________ population of Europe.

A

Largest

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12
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How many people live in Europe?

A

82.5

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13
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What is the largest city in Germany?

A

Berlin

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14
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Today, Germany is a global ____________ power and leader in EU.

A

Economic

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15
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What products does Germany produce?

A

Steel chemicals, cars, and electrical equipment

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16
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Where do the alpine countries get their name from?

A

The alps

17
Q

What is neutrality? What country practices it?

A

Refusal to take sides in war

Switzerland

18
Q

How many national languages does Switzerland have? What are they?

A

Four

German
French
Italian
Romansh

19
Q

Switzerland is known for fine ____________,____________,&___________.

A

Clocks
Watches
Chocolate

20
Q

T/F

Austria is landlocked

A

T

21
Q

Austria’s main recourses include _________ and _________.

A

Iron ore

Timber

22
Q

Austria has strong _________ and __________ industries.

A

Banking

Insursnce

23
Q

What is the largest city in Austria?

A

Vienna

24
Q

What language does Austria speak?

A

German

25
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What is the main religion of Austria?

A

Roman Catholic

Geography Ch. 10 (5 decks)

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