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Unit 4: Europe Flashcards

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The North Atlantic Drift

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A current of warm water from the tropics

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2
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Where is a humid continental climate found in Europe?

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Sweden, Finland, eastern Poland, Slovakia, Hungary

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The Mediterranean climate

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Extends from Southern Spain and France through Italy to Greece and other parts of the Balkan Peninsula

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4
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The tundra climate

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Far Northern Scandinavia along the Arctic Circle

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5
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What does Venice consist of?

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120 islands and part of Italy’s mainland

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6
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What problems does Europe face today?

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water pollution, sewage, flooding, deforestation

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Polder

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Land reclaimed by draining

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Seaworks

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Structures used to control the seas destructive impact on human life

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Terpen

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Seaworks such as high earthen platform

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Sirocco

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a hot, steady south wind from North Africa

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Mistral

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a cold, dry north wind

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12
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Where does the peninsula of Europe stretch?

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A large peninsula that stretches to the west of Asia

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13
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Why is Europe called “a peninsula of peninsulas?”

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there are so many small peninsulas

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The Northern Peninsulas

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  • Scandinavian Peninsula
  • Many glaciers
  • Jutland Peninsula
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15
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Where is the Jutland Peninsula located?

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Across North Sea from Scandinavia

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Europe’s southern peninsulas

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  • Iberian Peninsula
  • Italian Peninsula
  • Balkan Peninsula
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17
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The largest mountains in Europe

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The Alps, Apennine, and Balkan Mountains

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18
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The longest river in Europe

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Danube and Rhine

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19
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Natural resources found in Europe

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Coal, iron ore, oil, natural gas

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20
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The most predominant climate in Europe

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Humid Continental Climate

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21
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : War has been fierce and frequent

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eastern

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22
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : The Industrial Revolution started here

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northern

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23
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : The Soviet Union has historically had a large influence on this region

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eastern

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24
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : Launched the Age of Exploration

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Mediterranean

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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : Experienced feudalism during the Middle Ages

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western

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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : Is a “cultural crossroads”

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eastern

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27
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : Region where the Renaissance started

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Mediterranean

28
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : Geographic advantages helped the region flourish at an early time

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Mediterranean

29
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : Helped develop representative government

30
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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : The United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordic countries

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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : The economy is centered around manufacturing such as coal and iron ore, along with high-tech service industries and the production of luxury goods.

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Mediterranean, Northern, Western, Eastern : The Reformation started here

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Industrialism

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Nations to set up colonies in other lands

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Cultural Crossroads

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various cultures cross paths

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Republic

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government in which citizens elect

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Folk Art

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influenced by religious beliefs and customs

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Commonalities in the Northern European economy

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common currency, culture, modern art

38
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Who has influenced Northern Europe’s art?

39
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Anti-Semitism

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discrimination against Jewish people

40
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European Union

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most nations have joined : culture and modern art

41
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Roman Empire

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centered in Rome, grew rapidly then declined

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City-state

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a political unit made up of a city and its surrounding land

43
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Describes the Renaissance

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renewed interest in learning and the arts

44
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Feudalism

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a political system in which lords own land in exchange for loyalty

45
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Balkan Peninsula

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stayed part of the Eastern Roman Empire

46
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Nordic

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Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain

47
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Reformation

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a period when many people joined Protestant churches

48
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World War I

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caused by rivalry and competition in Europe

49
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Challenges Eastern Europe faces today

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turmoil in the Balkans, pollution

50
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Why is growth in Eastern Europe difficult

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damage from Communist control

51
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Germany’s reunification

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1990 : becomes a democracy

52
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Describe the Crusades

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series of wars

53
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Who launched the “Age of Exploration”

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Portugal and Spain

54
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What are some reasons for tourism in Mediterranean Europe today

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sunny climate and historical sites

55
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What year did Germany reunite and become a democracy

56
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Famous musicians from countries in Western Europe

57
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Great Britain

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grown in strength : built a global empire, played a role in shaping the modern world

58
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What are the dominant countries in western Europe

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France and Germany

59
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What are the dominant religions in western Europe today

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Catholic and Protestant

60
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Describe Europe in the 1800’s

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experiences industrial growth

61
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How have human activities likely contributed to pollution in Europe?

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mines and factories, fires, chemical use, oil spills

62
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What makes each of the four regions of Europe–Mediterranean, Western, Northern, and Eastern–distinct from one another?

63
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How did ancient Rome influence the modern world?

64
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Discuss three ways in which Eastern Europe and Western Europe are different.

65
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What are some possible reasons a country may not want to join the European Union?

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