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Central Europe
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an emperor of Russia.

czar

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What is interesting about the Czech & Slovak Republics?

They were once part of Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two separate countries in 1993.

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Why are the Baltic States names as such?

Because they are bordered by the Baltic Sea to the west.

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What is the largest nation we discussed in Chapter 11?

Russia

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In the former Soviet Union, any one of various governing councils.

Soviet

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What are some major physical characteristics of Poland?

  • Located in Central Europe
  • Total area: 120,726 square miles
  • Mostly flat plains with mountains in the south
  • Major mountain ranges: Carpathian Mountains and Sudetes
  • Important rivers: Vistula and Oder
  • Access to Baltic Sea with 273 miles of coastline
  • Rich soil suitable for agriculture
  • Diverse landscape including lakes, forests, and wetlands
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 List some geographical features of Russia.

  • World's largest country by land area, spanning 11 time zones
  • Diverse landscape including:
    • Vast plains (steppes)
    • Ural Mountains dividing Europe and Asia
    • Extensive coastline along Arctic and Pacific Oceans
  • Major rivers: Volga, Ob, Yenisey
  • Climate varies from subarctic to subtropical
  • Contains world's deepest lake: Lake Baikal
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List the Baltic States

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

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an economic system that is controlled by a single central government.

Command Economy

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What are the two main regional areas of the Czech Republic?

Bohemia& Moravia

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What 2 countries are closely linked with Russia both politically and geographically?

Belarus, Ukraine

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What are the Border nations to the Baltic States?

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova

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to break up into small, mutually hostile political units.

Balkanize

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What is the cultural significance of World War II for countries like Poland?

World War II had a profound impact, leading to significant loss of life, cultural destruction, and shaping national identities in Poland and surrounding countries.

400

Explain the role of Czars for Russia.

Czars were autocratic rulers who governed Russia for centuries, influencing its culture and politics until the 1917 revolution. They grew the empire through military conquests, diplomatic agreements, exploration, & settlement.

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From the notes, what countries are included in Central Europe?

Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary

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the process of selling government owned industries and businesses to private owners.

Privatization

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What role has communism played in Central & Eastern Europe?

Communism shaped political, economic, and social structures, resulting in state control, suppression of dissent, and significant changes during the post-Soviet transition.

500

List 1 challenge and 1 opportunity facing Russia, specifically in its Siberia region.

  • Opportunities:
    • Rich in natural resources (oil, natural gas, minerals)
    • Vast forest resources
    • Potential for new agricultural land as climate warms
  • Challenges:
    • Extreme cold temperatures
    • Permafrost affecting construction
    • Remote locations make development difficult
    • Limited transportation infrastructure
    • Low population density
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List 5 of the 9 countries that make up the Balkan Peninsula.

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia