British Isles
Which is NOT a part of the United Kingdom?
a) Ireland
b) Northern Ireland
c) Wales
d)Scotland
Ireland
Describe the borders of what would be considered Europe?
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Looking at that, what makes Europe/Asia different from all other continents?
East border is the Ural Mountains which includes Russia. The Westward border is the Atlantic Ocean. The Northern Border is the Arctic Ocean including the country Iceland. The Mediterranean Sea borders the South, not including Africa.
Europe and Asia don’t have clear country borders, but share borders using physical features.
Northern Europe and Scandinavia includes 5 countries. Which island country is often forgotten?
a) Norway
b) Iceland
c) Finland
d) Denmark
e) Sweden
Iceland
What sets Southern Europe apart from other regions of Europe?
A. The landscape of Southern Europe contains many islands
B. Southern Europe is dominated by three peninsulas that are covered in rugged mountains
C. Southern Europe has generally poor soil and is lacking substantial grassland due to the region’s long, dry summers and mountainous landscape
D. All of these set Southern Europe apart from other regions of Europe
D. All of these set Southern Europe apart from other regions of Europe
In Eastern Europe, new political borders were formed based largely on what issues?
a) ethnicity
b) religion
c) economies
d) political ideologies
Ethnicity
In regards to Great Britain, which of the following is FALSE?
a) Great Britain is an island
b) Great Britain is sometimes referred to as “Britain”
c) Great Britain is not a country
d) Great Britain includes England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Great Britain includes England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
List the major mountain ranges and Europe and their relative location. (list three)
The Alps in northern Italy
The Pyrenees in between Spain and France
The Apennines in the middle of Italy
The Ural in Russia
The Caucasus in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia
The Carpathian in central Europe
Summarize what it meant to be a Viking
Raiders who explored and discovered as they traveled. Christian account depict vikings in a harsh light.
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided up the “New World” between what two countries?
A. Spain and Portugal
B. England and France
C. Italy and Greece
D. Spain and France
The phrase “Iron Curtain” used by Winston Churchill refers to:
a) The security measures employed by Stalin’s bodyguards
b) The Berlin Wall
c) Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
d) Stalin’s policy of holding firm in post-WWII negotiations with the West
c) Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
Where did the Celtic peoples originate?
a) Central Europe
b) The British Isles
c) The Middle East
d) Eastern Europe
Central Europe
What industries would you find in the following countries?
Germany, Switzerland, France
Germany - high value cars
Switzerland - watch industry and high-tech instruments
France - high speed trains and space products
What makes this cluster (Northern Europe) of countries so unique compared to other countries in Europe?
They are homogeneous, and mostly Protestant. People enjoy a high standard of living. They have an equality for all outlook on life, “cradle to the grave,” social support system. They share a lot in common, shared heritage and culture, rugged landscapes, closely related languages, strong economies, and close association with one another.
Why do we seem to find word commonalities throughout Europe even though there are now so many different languages?
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Romanian, and Catalan originate from a language spoken by the Romans, sometimes called the Romance languages.
English, dutch, and English trace back to the West Germanic branch of the German languages.
Most of the words of French origin we use today were brought over during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
What role did physical geography play in creating different identities in the Slavic people that lived there?
The physical geography was very mountainous, the mountains isolated groups of slavic people who formed their own separate identities.
Why did King Henry VIII cut ties with the Roman Catholic Church?
Henry VIII severed ties with the Roman Catholic Church, and established the Church of England, because the Catholic pope refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn.
Describe the difference between the European Union and the EuroZone
The European Union (EU) is a group of 27 democratic European countries committed to working together for peace and prosperity. The Euro Zone was created by the EU to create a standard currency, it is an economic and monetary union of some.
Provide two examples of how Viking women held more rights and positions of power than a typical woman from most historical groups.
Had full authority in the domestic sphere
Could own property
Request a divorce
Reclaim dowries if their marriage ended
A say in marriage arrangements
Based on what you’ve read about Southern Europe, you can probably conclude that
A. The diet of Southern European citizens - particularly those living in the Mediterranean areas - is characterized by a high consumption of fish, olive oil, vegetables, and fruit and by a lower consumption of meat and animal fat.
B. Arid and desert conditions in Southern Europe are decreasing, and freshwater in this region is in abundance
C. Commercial fisheries and mineral resources (such as sea salt) are NOT important aspects of the economy in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean.
D. Both “A” and “C” can be concluded about Southern Europe
A. The diet of Southern European citizens - particularly those living in the Mediterranean areas - is characterized by a high consumption of fish, olive oil, vegetables, and fruit and by a lower consumption of meat and animal fat.
What is the main distinction between “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide”?
Ethnic cleansing is the force migration of people
Genocide involves mass murders and brutal killings
What is the other, perhaps more “official”, name for the United Kingdom?
“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
Describe the different kinds of mineral AND energy resources located in Europe.
Iron ore, coal, uranium, copper, and other minerals. Tin, gas, and oil
Copper and Tin have been exploited since the Bronze Age
Other minerals have been produced and consumed since the Industrial Revolution.
Many nations rely on imported oil because during the Industrial Revolution they used up their supply of coal.
Some European nations have turned to nuclear power.
The North Sea has deposits of oil and gas.
What makes Iceland so unique compared to the rest of Northern Europe?
Name three different things
Most of Iceland is uninhabitable. Geothermal heat from volcanic sources and hydroelectric power from Iceland's rivers and waterfalls are used to warm buildings as well as greenhouses for vegetable production. It is at the forefront of a hydrogen revolution.
Provide 3 things all countries in Southern Europe have in common
Tourism is a large part of their economy
Agriculture - All four countries share agriculture as big contributors to their economy.
Climate - mediterranean climate and vegetation, mountainous landscapes, and generally poor soil.
Occupy their own or share peninsulas.
Roman empire
Renaissance
Which statement best describes the goals of Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of Perestroika and Glasnost?
a) stimulate economic growth and political discussion
b) expand collectivization and communes
c) resume development of Soviet nuclear weapons
d) top expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization into Eastern Europe
a) stimulate economic growth and political discussion