Quiz for 12/13/16 Flashcards
Europe Is the…?
Europe is the second-smallest continent and is sometimes described as a “peninsula of peninsulas”
Definition of Peninsula?
Peninsula: piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
Links between Peninsulas has made Europe a…?
has made Europe a main economic, social, and cultural power
North European Plain remains the most…? and because?
Remains the most densely populated region of Europe because of its mild climate, fertile soil, and access to rivers
Russia is the…?
Largest country on earth but large regions in the north and east are inhospitable (unlivable)
Much of the soil of Siberia is?
permafrost, or permanently frozen soil
Causes of the French Revolution
List 5
- International
- Political Conflict
- The Enlightenment
- Ineffective ruler
- Economic hardship
Why did “International” do in the cause of the French Revolution
France spent money on helping Americans with their revolution causing debt
What did “Political Conflict” do in French Revolution?
Between the Monarchy and the nobility over the “reform” of the tax system led to bankruptcy
What did “The Enlightenment” do in French Revolution?
Philosophies on freedom and equality
Ineffective ruler what did LOUIS XVI do?
spent tax money on luxury items for the monarchy
Meaning of Economic hardship
Farming crisis generated discontent and disorder caused by food shortages
3rd Estate wanted?
3rd Estate wanted fair representation and formed their own assembly
French citizens became united because of?
nationalism (devotion to the interest or culture of a particular nation)
When Nationalism was happening, What did people previously see?
people saw themselves as subjects to the king
When Nationalism was happening, people began seeing themselves as “_______” who could serve their own nation proudly and developed a sense of belonging
Began seeing themselves as “citizens” who could serve their own nation proudly and developed a sense of belonging
Democracy is ruled by?
Many people lel
Oligarchy is ruled by?
Few people lel
Autocracy ruled by?
One dude lel
What’s the first type of Democracy?
Direct democracy
What’s the second type of Democracy?
Republic
What is Republic in Democracy?
the people elect representatives (senators, governors, etc.) with the responsibility and power to make laws and conduct government
Three Examples of Democracy?
United States (federal republic) United Kingdom (constitutional monarchy) Germany (parliamentary republic)
Which Political system Might hold elections but only have one candidate
oligarchy
Which Political system May also have a legislature (i.e. Congress) elected by or representing the people
oligarchy
Examples of Oligarchy
China (“The Eight Immortals”) Russia Saudi Arabia
Autocracy is ruled by?
ONE DUDE LEL
