Vocabulary
Cottage Industry - describe
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Which of the following is a way World War II shaped current international politics?
It led to the creation of NATO and influenced alliances during and after the Cold War.
What happened as a result of the first Industrial Revolution in Europe?
a shift from handmade products to machine-made products
Many Western European nations are relatively small and positioned fairly close to one another. This geography has always encouraged trade among these nations; ideas and goods that originate [develop] in one country quickly spread to others.
Western Europe’s geography encourages cross-border markets and international trade.
The Renaissance began in Italy, specifically in cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome. These cities
were important centers of trade and wealth, with strong connections to other parts of Europe and
the Mediterranean. Wealthy families supported artists, thinkers, and architects, which helped the
movement grow. Which sentence below BEST explains what the Renaissance was?
A time when people were inspired by Greek and Roman ideas, created new art and buildings,
and made progress in science.
Textile Industry
Cloth - materials
Created the first democracy
Greece
The most significant modern event impacting European economies today is the formation of the:
European Union
Which of the following was a social consequence of World War II?
Millions of people were displaced, and the Holocaust had lasting effects on Jewish
communities.
When Adolf Hitler took power in Germany, what did his form of unlimited government lead to?
discrimination occurred against the Jews
Renaissance - Explain
Rebirth and new ideas and creativity
Created the first republic with elected representatives
Romans
One of the major outcomes of industrialization in Europe was -
a major population increase
Scandinavian geography has low population density. Why?
harsh climate
When Adolf Hitler took power in Germany, what did his form of unlimited government lead to?
more censorship of the people in the country
NATO
ts purpose was to defend each other from the possibility of the Soviet Union taking over any member countries during the Cold War.
In Ancient Greece, what was the significance of city-states?
They were the beginning of democratic government.
The Purposes of the United Nations are
To prevent future wars and encourage peaceful cooperation
Which of the following were consequences of World War I?
Many European nations were weakened economically and politically.
How did the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution change Europe?
They encouraged new ways of thinking in art, science, and learning.
European Union
The purpose of the European Union (or EU) is to help member countries with issues like trade, national security, and protecting their citizens.
Genocide-
elimination of a group of people based on race, religion, or some other factor.
Allies
a relationship formed for mutual benefit, usually between countries.
Axis
a relationship during WWII Germany, Italy and Japan.
Which of the following describes the historical influence of Western European culture?
Through colonization, Western Europe spread many aspects of their culture, such as
language and religion to other regions around the world.