Vocab Category
a country that has chosen to not take sides in an international conflict
neutral
a river that ships and boats can travel on
navigable river
Spiritual leader of the Catholic church
Pope
How is Switzerland's position in European affairs unique?
they are neutral
what are some products and cultural features for which France is famous?
art, fashion, film, perfumes, wines, etc.
a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
strait
Vatican City
Scandinavian warriors who raided Europe and the Mediterranean
vikings
what six countries make up Scandinavia?
Sweden, Denmark, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Iceland
Who are the Basques?
group of people in Spain with their own language, customs, and traditions
emperor in Russia
czar
giving up weapons
disarm
one of the leaders in England
chancellor
Who was Joseph Stalin?
Dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II
How has Greece's economy changed in the last decade?
it is behind the rest of Europe but rapidly growing
governor
viceroy
the remove all members of a group from a country or region
ethnic cleansing
roads, buildings, hospitals, etc. in a country
infrastructure
What four culture regions make up the Russian heartland?
Moscow region, St. Petersburg Region, The Volga and Urals Regions, Siberia
What type of climate does London have?
marine west coast
a narrow inlet of the sea set between high, rocky cliffs
fjord
incorporating many countries and cultural influences
cosmopolitan
document in English history that limited the king's powers
Magna Carta
What is the capital of each of the Caucasus republics?
Tbilisi (Georgia), Yerevan (Armenia), Baku (Azerbaijan)
What religions are common in the Balkan countries?
Orthodox Christian, Islam, Roman Catholic, Protestant