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What is the Euro?
A currency used by many EU nations
What economic organization was created to promote trade among European nations?
European Union or EU
What is the term for land reclaimed from the sea by the Dutch?
Polders
What climate is most common in Western Europe?
Marine West Coast
Name 3 peninsulas that we have discussed in class
Jutland, Balkan, Italian, Scandinavian, and Iberian
What is one reason Europe is referred to as a "peninsula of peninsulas"?
It contains multiple smaller peninsulas
How does the North Atlantic Drift affect Europe's climate?
It brings warm water from the tropics, moderating temperatures.
Northern Europe’s modern art/culture has been greatly influenced by:
Shakespeare
Who launched the age of Exploration?
Portugal and Spain
A political unit made up of a city and its surrounding land.
City-State
A renewed interest in learning and the arts.
The Renaissance
Name the Nordic countries.
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden
What happened to Germany after World War II?
It split into two separate nations. East and West Germany.
What type of government was developed in ancient Rome?
Republic
Why does Venice, Italy, face environmental challenges today?
It was built on swampy land, leading to flooding and pollution.
What peninsula/s are located in Southern Europe?
Hot, steady southern winds from Africa
Sirocco
The Soviet Union has historically had a large influence on this region.
Eastern Europe
A political system in which lords own land in exchange for loyalty.
Feudalism
Coal, Iron-Ore, Oil, and Natural Gas
Which historical event significantly contributed to the spread of Protestantism in Western Europe?
The Reformation
What Peninsula/s are located in Northern Europe
The Scandinavian and Jutland Peninsula
Where is the tundra climate found in Europe?
In far northern Scandinavia, along the Arctic Circle
A cold, dry northern wind
Mistral
What major issue has affected the Balkans?
Ethnic conflicts and wars