Which nation had the most control in the Soviet Union?
Russia
100
Define "common market".
A group of countries that act as a single market, without trade barriers between member countries.
100
What was the largest empire in the history of the world?
The British Empire
200
What is the common currency used in most EU countries?
the Euro
200
What is the capital of the UK?
London
200
What made the Soviet Union a superpower?
The world's largest military and a fearsome nuclear arsenal.
200
Define "supranational cooperation".
A form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control of their affairs as they work together to achieve shared goals.
200
What is the dominant religion in Ireland?
Catholicism.
300
What is the main goal of the EU?
To encourage peace and prosperity.
300
Name the four nations in the UK.
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
300
During Soviet rule, who owned all of the farms, factories, and businesses?
the government.
300
Define "centripetal force".
A force that unites people and countries.
300
What are the two main ethnic groups in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhs and Russians.
400
How many countries are in the EU?
28 (25 according to the book)
400
What is the dominant religion in the UK?
Protestantism
400
What year did the Soviet Union end, and how many new countries were formed from it?
1991. 15 new countries.
400
What does Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measure?
It measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country.
400
Who were the two sides of the conflict in Northern Ireland? What did each side want?
The unionists/Catholics wanted Northern Ireland to leave the UK and join the rest of Ireland. The loyalists/Protestants wanted to stay in the UK.
500
What are two ways the EU works towards promoting peace and prosperity?
It creates jobs. It protects citizens' rights. It preserves the environment. It promotes a shared identity.
500
What kind of government does the UK have?
Constitutional Monarchy
500
After Soviet rule, why did so many businesses fail?
The factories were old and run-down. Most people did not have much money to invest in their businesses, so they were not able to manufacture high quality goods.
500
What was the Cold War?
An era between 1945 - 1991 of high political tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union in which the threat of war was always real and severe.
500
There are five critical factors that affect the success of a nation. List 3 of them.
Security. Economic growth. Political freedom. National unity. Quality of life.