The Cold War
Which two countries were the main rivals during the Cold War?
The USA and the USSR.
In which country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
What is a primary economic activity?
Taking raw materials from the Earth.
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur’an.
What is a consumer?
A person who buys goods or services.
Why was it called the “Cold War”?
Because the countries did not fight each other directly.
What does the word “Renaissance” mean?
Rebirth
Give one example of a secondary economic activity.
Manufacturing
What is the place of worship in Islam called?
A mosque.
What is meant by a guarantee?
A promise that a product will work for a certain time.
What was the Berlin Wall built to separate?
East Berlin and West Berlin.
Name one famous Renaissance artist.
Leonardo da Vinci / Michelangelo
What is a tertiary economic activity?
Providing services.
What is the name of the Muslim holy month?
Ramadan
What should you keep after buying an item?
A receipt.
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A conflict between the USA and USSR over missiles in Cuba.
What was humanism?
A focus on human achievement and education.
Give one reason industries locate near cities.
Access to workers, transport, or customers.
What is meant by pilgrimage?
A journey to a holy place.
What can a consumer request if a product is faulty?
Repair, replacement, or refund.
Explain one reason why tensions increased during the Cold War.
Competition over political systems (capitalism vs communism), weapons, or influence.
Explain one way the Renaissance changed Europe.
It encouraged new ideas in art, science, and education.
Explain one reason why multinational companies choose Ireland.
Low corporation tax, skilled workers, or EU membership.
Why is Mecca important in Islam?
It is the birthplace of Muhammad and the destination of Hajj.
Explain why consumer protection laws are important.
They protect buyers from unsafe, poor-quality, or misleading products.