Land and Physical Features
This body of water separates the United Kingdom from France
The English Channel
What fictitious road transport hoods and ideas from east Asia to Europe
Silk Road
What type of government does England have, where a monarch’s power is limited by a constitution?
Constitutional Monarchy
What is the primary reason Europe’s economy is heavily based on international trade?
Europe has many natural harbors along major bodies of water, which make trade easier.
What is the most popular sport in Europe that originated from cultural exchange?
Fútbol (Soccer)
What is the sea that separates Europe from Africa?
Mediterranean Sea
Who were the two countries that participated in the Cold War
Russia and the United States
Why have many European governments placed limits on their leaders' power?
Many European governments have placed limits on their leaders' power due to a history of rulers, such as absolute monarchs and dictators, who overstretched their authority for their own benefit rather than for the good of the people.
What is the purpose of the European Union (EU) in terms of trade?
The EU was developed to strengthen trade among its member nations by creating a unified market and currency.
What historical trade routes contributed to Europe’s cultural convergence?
The Silk Road
This Famous Mountain Range in Russia is the natural Border between Asia and Europe
Ural Mountains
What was the important invention that spread information and education easier
Printing Press
What is the only true absolute monarchy in Europe today, where the leader holds both religious and political authority?
Vatican City
How have most European economies adapted to remain competitive with the United States and other large economies?
Most European nations have switched to a free market (free enterprise) economy.
How did Europe’s location on the Silk Road contribute to cultural convergence?
Europe was exposed to new goods, ideas, and traditions from Asia and other regions through trade.
What is the Mountain range between Russia and Georgia
Caucasus Mountains
What was the event called when 8 million Jews were killed during World War II
The Holocaust
What type of government does Russia have today?
Russia has a federation, where each state is tied to a central government but has some control over local affairs.
What type of farms did the Soviet government create under communist rule?
Collective farms, which were large, state-owned farms.
How many different languages are spoken in Russia?
There are more than 100 different languages spoken in Russia
What is the famous shrinking sea in Central Asia
Aral Sea
The Cold War led to the United States and Russia competing in ____________ and __________
Space Race and Nuclear Weapons
How often is Russia’s president elected?
Once every six years by a majority vote.
What was the Silk Road, and why was it important?
The Silk Road was a major network of trade routes that connected China and Europe, allowing for the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas, which significantly influenced the development of civilizations along its path.
What is Nauryz, and where is it primarily celebrated?
Nauryz is a New Year's celebration in Kazakhstan that marks the spring equinox.