GWA Europe Test (Focused) Flashcards

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What are the transcontinental countries of EU

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Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan

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What landform has rugged hills, a low mountain region of Ireland, England, Iberian Peninsula, & northern France

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Northwest Highlands

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What is the largest landform that stretches along the North Atlantic coastline to the Baltic sea

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North European Plain

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What landform is the ancient hilly region of Central EU. Includes the Black Forest as well as the Ardennes Forest

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Central Uplands

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What climate covers most of northern and west central EU

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Subarctic

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What climate stretches across Sweden/Finland and southward across E. EU

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Marine West Coast

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What Climate covers most of S. EU

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Mediterranean

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The Jutland Peninsula

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Denamark

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9
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The Scandinavia Peninsula

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Norway, Sweden, Finland

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10
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The Iberian Peninsula

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Spain, Portugal, Andorra

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The Italian Peninsula

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Italy, Vatican City, San Marino

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The Balkan Peninsula

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Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Greece

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13
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The Anatolia Peninsula

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Turkey

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14
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The Crimean Peninsula

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Ukraine, Russia

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15
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Where is the Thames banks located off of

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London, U.K.

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16
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Where is the Seine banks located off of

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Paris, France

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Where is the Vltava banks located off of

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Prague, Czech Rep.

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18
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Where is the Danube banks located off of

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Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria

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Where is the Spree banks located off of

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Berlin, Germany

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20
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What are the European Plains (3)

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-Atlantic Plain
-Baltic Plain
-Eastern EU Plain

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21
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Where is Jukkasjarvi located

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Where is Pamplona located

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Northern Spain

23
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Where is the Old Palace located

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Prague, Czech Rep.

24
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Where is the Blarney Stone located

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What are the two main parts of a polis
1. Acropolis 2. Agora
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Goddess of Wisdom
Athena
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When did the Olympics start
776 B.C.
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What did the winners of the Olympics receive
Bronze Tripod
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When did the games officially come to an end? Why?
393 A.D.: It became illegal because Christianity took over
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Who were people who represent the city in Ancient Athens
Archons
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When did the Trojan War occur
13th century B.C.
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Who is Aeneas
Trojan War Hero. Son of Venus, Cousin of Hector
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What city did Aeneas find
Latium (Latvinium)
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When was the Roman Rep. Established
509 B.C.
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From the Patricians, how many counsel were elected?
2 (1 year term)
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Who is elected from the assembly and represent this class a senate
tribunes (10)
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Tallest peak in Western EU? What Mt. Range? Location? Rank?
Mont Blank; Alps; Border France, Italy, & Switzerland; 11th
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How long did the Berlin Wall Last (Year)
1961-1989
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What is the longest tunnel that crosses Mont Blanc? What countries does it connect?
Swiss Italian Tunnel: Switzerland, Italy, Austria, & France
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When and where were the first "Modern" Olympics games held?
1896 in Athens, Greece
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What climatic zone is most similar to St. Louis
Humid Continental
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Where are an abundance of natural resources found in EU
Western EU
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What happened to Germany Post-WW2
Divided among various countries. Turned to West and Eastern Germany
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NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Formed to defend Western EU
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Truman Doctrine
U.S & allies will aid countries encountering armed minorities
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Marshall-plan
Provided $ to rebuild European economies
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When did the Cold War end and Germany became reunified
1990
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When did the SU collapse (Warsaw Pact dissolved)
1991
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When was the EU formed
1957
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The Maastricht Treaty
Revised the original EU treaty and was signed into effect on Nov. 1st, 1933
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What is the EU
Organization that integrates countries politically, economically, & socially