Economic Development
What does the V in OPVL represent?
Value
How many members does Luxembourg send to the European Parliment
6
Name one human action which is causing climate change
Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas
Driving cars that use petrol or diesel
Flying in airplanes
Using lots of electricity made from fossil fuels
Cutting down forests / deforestation
Burning forests or land
Factory pollution
Industrial production, such as making cement, steel, or plastic
Farming livestock, especially cattle, because cows release methane
Throwing waste into landfills
Name one cause of colonisation
Technology
Religion
Economic development - Money and Wealth
Exploration - Wanting to find new lands
To find the new silk road to Asia
Political power - Kings and Queens wanted land, power and influence
What was the name of the girl that asked to carry the water bucket in 'The Friday that everything changed'?
Alma Niles
Which citation below has been correctly formatted to MLA9:
1. Smith, John. Climate Change and Cities. Green Future Magazine. 2024. https://www.greenfuturemagazine.com/climate-cities. Accessed June 19 2026.
2. Smith, John. “Climate Change and Cities.” Green Future Magazine. 12 March 2024, www.greenfuturemagazine.com/climate-cities. Accessed 19 June 2026.
2 - First one is missing the full date published and doesnt need to include the https:// and it doent have the “
What is the Hemicycle in Brussels?
The Hemicycle in Brussels is the main debating chamber of the European Parliament in Brussels. It is where Members of the European Parliament, or MEPs, meet to debate, vote, and discuss EU issues during Brussels parliamentary sessions. The word hemicycle means a semi-circular chamber, which describes the shape of the seating area.
Is a volcanic eruption considered a meteorological natural hazard?
No, its a geological natural hazard
What percentage of indigenous Native American Tribes were killed by small pox?
90 - 95 percent
What is the 'bravery line'
Crossing the Threshold in the Hero's journey
What does HDI stand for, and is a higher or lower HDI score better?
HDI stands for Human Development Index.
A higher HDI score is better because it usually means a country has better health, education, and income levels.
Which two institutions need to vote on a law before it is passed in Europe?
EU laws usually need to be approved by the European Parliament, which represents EU citizens, and the Council of the European Union, which represents the governments of EU member countries. The European Commission usually proposes the law first, but it is mainly Parliament and the Council that vote to pass it.
Which two greenhouse gases are most important in creating the blanket effect around the Earth?
Methane and CO2
Did malaria help or hurt the colonisers of Africa?
Malaria hurt the colonisers of Africa. It made European colonisation much harder because many Europeans had little or no immunity to tropical diseases, especially malaria and yellow fever. West and Central Africa were even nicknamed “the White Man’s Grave” because European death rates were so high.
Define Karios as a rhetorical device
Kairos is a rhetorical appeal that creates urgency by showing that this is the right moment to act
How many billionaires are there currently in the word according to Oxfam's Resisting the Rich article?
3,000
What does Regulation mean in the context of making chocolate in Europe?
Rules made by the government to make sure products are safe and fair for everyone. In the chocolate industry, regulation can help ensure that chocolate is made with good ingredients, that it’s safe to eat, and that companies don’t cheat by adding harmful fillers or lying about what’s inside.
Why are climate scientist concerned amount the rise in global temperatures?
Climate scientists are concerned about rising global temperatures because they can cause extreme weather (heatwaves, droughts, storms etc), melting ice caps, rising sea levels, habitat loss, food and water shortages, and harm to humans and animals.
Name all of the five major domesticated animals that, according to Jared Diamond’s theory, helped Europeans gain advantages that allowed them to colonise other continents.
Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs
Which exact indigenous group was Callie from the Mascot a part of?
Black Cherokee Nation
Give the full definition of inequality that we learned in class
The unequal distribution of wealth and resources
In the Council of the EU, what percentage of countries and people must support a law for it to pass?
At least 55% of member states must vote in favour, and those countries must represent at least 65% of the EU population.
Why is planting plants around a home make it more climate change resistant?
Plants give shade, keeping the house cooler during heatwaves.
Trees and shrubs reduce the need for air conditioning.
Plants absorb rainwater, which can reduce flooding.
Roots hold soil together and prevent erosion.
Plants can reduce surface runoff during heavy rain.
Trees can act as a windbreak during storms.
Plants cool the area through evaporation and transpiration.
They improve air quality by absorbing some carbon dioxide.
They create habitats for insects, birds, and other wildlife.
They make gardens less dry and can reduce the urban heat effect.
Which article of the UNDRIP states that Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination, including the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
Article 1/Article 3
How much was the necklace that Mathilde Loisel lost in the “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant worth in franks?
40,000 valued
36,000 - they bought it for
500 it was actually worth