Unit 4 - Europe and Russia Flashcards
What is Europe’s nickname?
Peninsula of peninsulas
Why is it Europe’s nickname?
Europe is a peninsula, with other peninsulas extending from it
What are the major mountain ranges in Europe?
The Alps The Pyrenees The Balkan Mountains The Ural Mountains The Caucasus Mountains
What are the major rivers of Europe?
The Danube River The Rhine River The River Seine The River Thames The Volga River
What are the major bodies of water in Europe?
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
North Sea
What is the world’s deepest lake?
Lake Baikal in Russia
What is Europe’s population?
741.4 million
What is a pro about many people living so close together?
Many advancements, diversity
What is a con about many people living so close together?
Major wars every 100 years
The NEP has _________________ in the world
the most fertile agricultural regions
The NEP has also been used to _________
Name two attempted attacks foiled by the ________
invade Russia; Russian winter
1) French by Napoleon in 1812
2) Nazi Germany by Hitler in 1941
Europe has a lot of natural resources. Name 4
Coal
Iron
Oil
Natural Gas
The world average for land suitable for agriculture is __%
About __% of Europe’s land is suitable for agriculture
11; 33
The EU is a _____________ organization
supranational
“Supra” means–
on top of or over
The EU has been able to remove many _______ that once made travel among its members difficult
barriers
EU countries use _________________ cooperation
supranational
What are centripetal forces?
Forces that unite people/countries
What are centrifugal forces?
Forces that divide people/countries
What was life like in Europe from 1500 to 2000?
Horrible; wars almost every year
Who was WWII fought between?
The allies and the axis
Allies: Britain, France, Russia, China, and the US
Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy
Who was Adolf Hitler?
A man who led Germany
What political party was Hitler a part of?
Nazi Party
What caused WWII?
Hitler’s refusal to stop the invasion; Britain and France declared war on Germany
What did Hitler want to create?
A perfect race
Why did Hitler target the Jews?
They were racist in his views
Due to the targeting, what happened to many Jews in Europe?
They were imprisoned and killed
When did WWII end in Europe?
May 8, 1945
How many people died in WWII?
64 million
What was WWI the first of?
First global war
When did WWI start?
Summer of 1914
What did soldiers on the Western Front pack into to fight?
2500 mi of trench lines
What were the technological firsts seen in WWI?
Chemical weapons, machine guns, tanks
When did WWI end?
11 am on 11/11/1918
How many soldiers died in WWI?
9 million
How many civilians died in WWI?
5 million
Why did WWI not end all wars?
It fueled Hitler’s rise
What are the goals of the EU?
Create jobs, protect rights, preserve environment, protect security, freedom, peace, prosperity
Before the EU…
Laws made it hard to work elsewhere
Laws about WHO could work
Different currencies
Different tariffs
How does a common market unite Europe?
More goods, lower tariffs
What does the trading bloc cause?
More countries want to trade with them
Which side is poorer? W or E
East
Does the EU government replace country’s governments?
No
How many people live in the EU?
508.2 million
What does the European commission do?
Makes sure EU decisions are carried out
What does the EU Council do?
Makes decisions
What does parliament do?
Approves/blocks EU budget
Can everyone vote in EU elections?
Yes
What is the EU’s motto?
United in diversity
What is cultural identity?
The culture of a person
What is the difference between UK, GB, and England?
UK is the country, GB is the large island, England is the bottom of GB
What is UK short for?
UK of GB and N Ireland
Is the UK creating political or geographic division? GB?
Geographic; political
Who is the UK’s PM?
Theresa May
1 Pound is worth– USD
$1.31
Why does the UK want to leave the EU?
Immigration, voters voted 52%-48%
What is Brexit?
British exit
When did they start negotiating Brexit?
2016
What are the key points of the withdrawal agreement?
How much money the UK will have to pay the EU
What will happen to UK citizens living elsewhere in the EU, and what will happen to EU citizens living in the UK
Avoiding the return of a physical border between Irelands
Why do people oppose the WA?
Doesn’t give UK enough control back
Have the members of Parliament agreed to the proposed answers to the questions of the WA?
432-202: No
What would happen if the UK just left the EU, with no deal?
EU laws stop applying instantly-no transition period
How many countries are part of the EU today?
28
What could Brexit mean for other EU members?
They could follow and leave as well
