One cause of the euro crisis in 2009
Value of euro went down and banks faced bankruptcy
One effect of the euro crisis of 2009
countries offered loans to countries in crisis and the loans came with strict rules about raising taxes
the Ottoman empire in Europe lead to the introduction of what religion?
Muslim
supposed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change
Kyoto protocol
The two parts of Britain’s Parliament are
House of Lords and House of Commons
What is an advantage to having a common currency in the European Union?
It allows for easier trading and investment
What type of economy does Germany have?
Mixed
Why is Europe’s population shrinking?
the fertility rate is low
Why is the British system of government a constitutional monarchy?
What type of government involves as single leader being all controlling
dictatorship
What languages evolved from Latin roots
French, Spanish, Portuguese
It has invested heavily in human capital and has a high literacy rate. It has a mixed economy and strong entrepreneurship. These statements are talking about which countries economy today.
Britain
Which statement BEST describes where most people live in Europe?
Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.
How have cultures from outside Europe affected European cultures?
new languages and religions
How have European cultures affected the rest of the world?
art, literature and music
Give one reason why a European country might decide to join the European Union
greater economic advantage
Give one reason why a country might not want to join the European Union?
Maintain independence from other countries to avoid EU restrictions
Why has immigration to Europe caused controversy in recent years?
lead to a lot of discrimination
Why do current demographic trends pose problems in Europe?
an aging population
Which religions spread from Southwest Asia to Europe?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Main economic activity related to tourism in Europe is in the
service sector
Rural population in Europe is
decreasing or staying the same in some areas
How is Vatican City different from all other European countries?
It is a theocracy
Member countries in the European Union allows
people and goods can travel freely
Members of the European Parliament are
elected directly by citizens in all member countries.