setting
what unit did we just go over in class
Europe
why were castles built on hills, or islands
natural defences
who was the columbian exchange named after?
christopher columbus
what is a right enjoyed by both Europeans and Americans?
freedom of speech, religion, and assembly
what type of economy exists in most of Europe?
free enterprise
how is the danube river important
allows for easy trade in the region
what took place at rome's colosseum's?
people watched gladiators and animals fight to the death
what did the industrial revolution help strengthen?
Europes economy
who was the german dictator with absolute power?
Adolf hitler
why is tourism a large service industry in Europe?
rich history
what countries have access to both atlantic ocean and mediterranean sea
France
why is Christianity the most popular religion in Europe?
the roman catholic church
who helped to spread greek culture throughout Europe?
Alexander the great
what happened during the holocaust?
tried killing all the jews
what type of economic development is Europe?
level one
what physical feature does western Europe benefit from economically?
Atlantic Ocean
what does standards of living mean
life expectancy, GDP per capita, literacy rate
what ideas about government did America borrow from the ancient romans
representative government separating government into 3 branches
who's "rule by one" in vatican city?
what does it mean if your economy is considered a level one economy
developed
what countries make up the united kingdom?
England, wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of ireland
the average European GDP per capita $42,000.what does that mean?
they make 42,000 per year
what was there a rise of during the medieval times?
christianity
what type of government exists in vatican city?
Theocracy
how much does a bottle of coke cost in Europe?
between $2.06-$2.98