GWA Europe Test (Focused) Flashcards
What are the transcontinental countries of EU
Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan
What landform has rugged hills, a low mountain region of Ireland, England, Iberian Peninsula, & northern France
Northwest Highlands
What is the largest landform that stretches along the North Atlantic coastline to the Baltic sea
North European Plain
What landform is the ancient hilly region of Central EU. Includes the Black Forest as well as the Ardennes Forest
Central Uplands
What climate covers most of northern and west central EU
Subarctic
What climate stretches across Sweden/Finland and southward across E. EU
Marine West Coast
What Climate covers most of S. EU
Mediterranean
The Jutland Peninsula
Denamark
The Scandinavia Peninsula
Norway, Sweden, Finland
The Iberian Peninsula
Spain, Portugal, Andorra
The Italian Peninsula
Italy, Vatican City, San Marino
The Balkan Peninsula
Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Greece
The Anatolia Peninsula
Turkey
The Crimean Peninsula
Ukraine, Russia
Where is the Thames banks located off of
London, U.K.
Where is the Seine banks located off of
Paris, France
Where is the Vltava banks located off of
Prague, Czech Rep.
Where is the Danube banks located off of
Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria
Where is the Spree banks located off of
Berlin, Germany
What are the European Plains (3)
-Atlantic Plain
-Baltic Plain
-Eastern EU Plain
Where is Jukkasjarvi located
Sweden
Where is Pamplona located
Northern Spain
Where is the Old Palace located
Prague, Czech Rep.
Where is the Blarney Stone located
Ireland
What are the two main parts of a polis
- Acropolis
- Agora
Goddess of Wisdom
Athena
When did the Olympics start
776 B.C.
What did the winners of the Olympics receive
Bronze Tripod
When did the games officially come to an end? Why?
393 A.D.: It became illegal because Christianity took over
Who were people who represent the city in Ancient Athens
Archons
When did the Trojan War occur
13th century B.C.
Who is Aeneas
Trojan War Hero. Son of Venus, Cousin of Hector
What city did Aeneas find
Latium (Latvinium)
When was the Roman Rep. Established
509 B.C.
From the Patricians, how many counsel were elected?
2 (1 year term)
Who is elected from the assembly and represent this class a senate
tribunes (10)
Tallest peak in Western EU? What Mt. Range? Location? Rank?
Mont Blank; Alps; Border France, Italy, & Switzerland; 11th
How long did the Berlin Wall Last (Year)
1961-1989
What is the longest tunnel that crosses Mont Blanc? What countries does it connect?
Swiss Italian Tunnel: Switzerland, Italy, Austria, & France
When and where were the first “Modern” Olympics games held?
1896 in Athens, Greece
What climatic zone is most similar to St. Louis
Humid Continental
Where are an abundance of natural resources found in EU
Western EU
What happened to Germany Post-WW2
Divided among various countries. Turned to West and Eastern Germany
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Formed to defend Western EU
Truman Doctrine
U.S & allies will aid countries encountering armed minorities
Marshall-plan
Provided $ to rebuild European economies
When did the Cold War end and Germany became reunified
1990
When did the SU collapse (Warsaw Pact dissolved)
1991
When was the EU formed
1957
The Maastricht Treaty
Revised the original EU treaty and was signed into effect on Nov. 1st, 1933
What is the EU
Organization that integrates countries politically, economically, & socially
