History Ch.10 Test Flashcards

1
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Why do most Western Europeans live where they do?

A

Because they have many opportunities for trading.

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2
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What are the main rivers of Western Europe?

A

The Danube and The Rhine

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3
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How do land routes relate to water routes?

A

They both involve a lot of trading

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4
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What natural recourses attract people to where they settle?

A

The amount of large quantities of water.

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5
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What is pollution?

A

Waste that makes the air, soil,or water less clean

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6
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What causes acid rain?

A

Air pollution

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7
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Why is Europe called the “Urban Continent”?

A

So many people live in urban areas

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8
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According to a map of density, where are the lowest population densities found?

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In Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland

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9
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Why do you think European cities rely so much on public transportation?

A

A majority of the population don’t have cars

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10
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What countries make up the United Kingdom?

A

England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

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What is a “Constitutional Monarchy”?

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The Queen is the ceremonial leader, but Parliament makes laws.

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12
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What position symbolizes the Britain’s nationhood and who holds the positions right now?

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The King or Queen of England and Queen Elizabeth II currently holds it.

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13
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Who is the true head of state?

A

The Prime Minister

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14
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How are the United Kingdom and Irish similar?

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They both have high standard of living and strong economies

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What countries are considered to be a Scandinavian country?

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Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

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16
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Why has Norway remained out of the European Union?

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Because they feel that the EU’s structure is not democratic enough

17
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What is “Gross Domestic Product”?

A

The total value of all goods and services

18
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What is “Cultural Borrowing”?

A

The taking of ideas or practices from another culture.

19
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Which countries make up Western Central Europe?

A

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, and Switzerland

20
Q

How much of the European Union’s population lives in France and Germany?

A

One third of the entire EU population.

21
Q

What are the main industries in the French economy?

A

The European Parliament and The European Commission

22
Q

What is the population of Paris, which is the capital of France?

A

More then 2 million people

23
Q

What kind of government does Belgium have?

A

Constitutional Monarchy

24
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What languages is spoken in Belgium?

A

Flemish, and French

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What is another name for the Netherlands
Holland
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What is a "Polder"?
Areas of land reclaimed from lake bottoms.
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What is "Reunification"?
The process of becoming unified again
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What country is Austria linked closest to?
Germany
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What type of Government does Switzerland have?
A Democracy.
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Which countries make up Southern Europe?
Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece
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What does the stars on the EU flag stand for?
"United in Diversity"
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What is the most common language of Southern Europe?
Greek or Latin
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What is an example of cultural diffusion in Spain?
Pablo Picasso
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What region is competing economically with Southern Europe?
Asia
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What step did Portugal take to improve its economy?
By joining the European Union in 1986
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How is China competing with Southern Europe?
By selling their products there