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Vocabulary
Regions of France
Misc.
German History
The Benelux Countries
100
variations of language that are unique to a region or community
dialects
100
Which region is the Paris Basin located in?
Northern Region
100
What is the capital of France?
Paris
100
What man made obstacle divided West Germany and East Germany for 28 years in the 1900's.
The Berlin Wall
100
Complete this sentence: The Dutch have created ___ of their countries land by reclaiming it from sea, lakes, and swamps.
1/5
200
brought under state control
nationalized
200
What is the nickname for the Southwestern Region of France which is known for winemaking?
Bordeaux Region
200
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
200
What year was the Berlin Wall first constructed?
1961
200
What are enbankments of earth and rock, used to hold back water called?
dikes
300
money paid for war damages
reparations
300
What is the nickname for the Southeastern Region of France that runs along the Mediterranean?
French Riviera
300
What is the name of the mountain chain that runs through France and Switzerland?
The Alps
300
What year was the Berlin Wall taken down?
1989
300
What do the Dutch call land reclaimed using dikes and water pumps?
polder
400
sharply rising prices
inflation
400
Which region is known for having the most industry?
The Northern Region or the Paris Basin
400
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern
400
What country did Germany invade in 1939 to start WWI?
Poland
400
Complete this sentence: Belgium and the Netherlands are the most ________ populated countries in Europe.
densely
500
transfer power to smaller regions
decentralize
500
In which region is the capital of France located?
Northern Region
500
Name the three countries that make up the Benelux Countries.
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
500
What four countries made up the Allied Countries that defeated Germany in 1945 to end WWI?
The United States, United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union
500
What is the primary economic industry in the Netherlands?
farming (more than 1/2 of the countries land is dedicated to this)