Northern Europe Flashcards
northern Europe
When and where did Vikings/Norsemen settle and conquer?
795, Denmark, Norway, Britain, Iceland, Greenland, and Sweden
What is Normandy?
A Viking settlement in Fracne
When was Sweden a strong power?
1600’s
What advantage does Britiain have?
Island advantage
When did British colonies spread to the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania
1800’s
Where did the Industrial Revolution start?
Britain
What government does British have?
parliament and monarchy
What happened when English rulers lost power to the English parliament?
it evolved to a representative government
What happened in 1215?
nobles forced king to sign the Magna Carta
What was Magna Carta inspired by?
trial by jury and no tax without representation
Who has the longest parliament and how old?
Iceland, since 930
What did industry use as fuel for machinery?
Coal
What happened to the British colonies after WW11?
nearly all gained independence
What happened after English rulers gave away Irish land?
It left many in poverty
When did the Republic of Ireland gain independence?
1921
Sweden has…
timber
Iceland has…
fishing
Norway has…
North sea oil
Scotland has…
service
What two countries are not in the EU?
Norway and Iceland
When and where did the reformation begin?
Germany in the 1500’s
Why does Britain have high taxes?
National health Insurance
Smorgasbord
Swedish
Sauna
Finland
Rugby, horse riding, fox hunting, cricket
British
What is the most peaceful country?
Iceland
At the height of the British rule how much land did they rule over?
1/4 of all Earth land
In the UK, what is the most populated and largest CC?
England
By 1922, the British had sway over…
1/4 population and total land
When did the potato famine happen?
1840’s
What countries do not use the euro?
Denmark and Sweden
What country is not apart of the EU?
Norway
Who has the 6th largest economy?
Great Britian
Who’s the 4th largest export of natural gas?
Norway
When did UK leave EU?
2020
