History Ch.10 Test Flashcards
Why do most Western Europeans live where they do?
Because they have many opportunities for trading.
What are the main rivers of Western Europe?
The Danube and The Rhine
How do land routes relate to water routes?
They both involve a lot of trading
What natural recourses attract people to where they settle?
The amount of large quantities of water.
What is pollution?
Waste that makes the air, soil,or water less clean
What causes acid rain?
Air pollution
Why is Europe called the “Urban Continent”?
So many people live in urban areas
According to a map of density, where are the lowest population densities found?
In Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland
Why do you think European cities rely so much on public transportation?
A majority of the population don’t have cars
What countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
What is a “Constitutional Monarchy”?
The Queen is the ceremonial leader, but Parliament makes laws.
What position symbolizes the Britain’s nationhood and who holds the positions right now?
The King or Queen of England and Queen Elizabeth II currently holds it.
Who is the true head of state?
The Prime Minister
How are the United Kingdom and Irish similar?
They both have high standard of living and strong economies
What countries are considered to be a Scandinavian country?
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Why has Norway remained out of the European Union?
Because they feel that the EU’s structure is not democratic enough
What is “Gross Domestic Product”?
The total value of all goods and services
What is “Cultural Borrowing”?
The taking of ideas or practices from another culture.
Which countries make up Western Central Europe?
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, and Switzerland
How much of the European Union’s population lives in France and Germany?
One third of the entire EU population.
What are the main industries in the French economy?
The European Parliament and The European Commission
What is the population of Paris, which is the capital of France?
More then 2 million people
What kind of government does Belgium have?
Constitutional Monarchy
What languages is spoken in Belgium?
Flemish, and French
What is another name for the Netherlands
Holland
What is a “Polder”?
Areas of land reclaimed from lake bottoms.
What is “Reunification”?
The process of becoming unified again
What country is Austria linked closest to?
Germany
What type of Government does Switzerland have?
A Democracy.
Which countries make up Southern Europe?
Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece
What does the stars on the EU flag stand for?
“United in Diversity”
What is the most common language of Southern Europe?
Greek or Latin
What is an example of cultural diffusion in Spain?
Pablo Picasso
What region is competing economically with Southern Europe?
Asia
What step did Portugal take to improve its economy?
By joining the European Union in 1986
How is China competing with Southern Europe?
By selling their products there
