Culture of W. Europe
Madrid is the capital of...
SPAIN
What is the the most major ethnic group pf Eastern Europe today?
Slavs
What is the capital of Russia?
MOSCOW
What does REPRESS mean?
TO PUT DOWN
What is a tariff?
A fee that government charges for goods entering the country.
Stockholm is the capital of...
SWEDEN
How was the breakup of Czechoslovakia different from the breakup of Yugoslavia?
Czechoslovakia divided peacefully, but Yugoslavia's breakup was very violent.
Russia's grandest sight, the Winter Palace, is in what Russian city?
St. Petersburg.
What is the Eurozone?
It is the list of countries in the European Union that use the EURO as their national currency.
"People who share things such as language, culture, and religion"?
ETHNIC GROUP
300 pts per right answer.
WE know that there was a major shift in Western Europe from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy.
WHAT KIND OF JOBS DO PEOPLE MAINLY WORK NOW?
Factory Jobs & Service Jobs (Banking, Education, Health Care)
Which statement best describes the relations between the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the split?
A) The two nations immediately entered a border dispute.
B) Relations ceased completely for a decade.
C) They maintained an exceptionally friendly relationship
D) They were forced to reunite by the European Union.
C) They maintained an exceptionally friendly relationship
True!
Who is Leo Tolstoy?
A novelist who wrote about Russia in the 1800s.
The spread of ideas designed to support a cause is called _____________.
PROPAGANDA
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the European Union?
A) Promoting peace and unity among member countries
B) Protecting human rights and ensuring freedom of speech
C) Establishing a common currency for all member countries
D) Fostering peaceful relationships to prevent conflicts
C) Establishing a common currency for all member countries
What was a primary factor leading to the split of Czechoslovakia?
A) A violent civil war between ethnic groups
B) Disagreement over economic policies and privatization of factories
C) A direct invasion by neighboring countries
D) The rise of a new communist dictator
B) Disagreement over economic policies and privatization of factories
How have non-Russians ethnic groups reacted to recent events in Russia?
Many have formed their own separate countries; others who wished to form their own countries but were repressed by the Russians have reacted violently.
This alliance among the United States and other western nations was formed with the goal of protecting the interests of the member nations and promoting international cooperation.
NATO
North American Treaty Organization
To be influenced by many different cultures means that you are...
MULTICULTURAL
What does it mean for the EU to have a single market economy?
A) Member countries work together to ensure the smooth flow of trade and economic activities across borders
B) Many countries use the Euro (€) as their currency
C) Citizens can travel freely within the EU using their national identification cards or passports
D) Policies are created to address issues such as trade, the environment, and human rights
A) Member countries work together to ensure the smooth flow of trade and economic activities across borders
Who was the first president of Czechoslovakia after the 1989 revolution?
A) Alexander Dubček
B) Vladimír Mečiar
C) Václav Havel
D) Gustáv Husák
C) Václav Havel
There are more than 75 ethnic groups that live in Russia. Name as name as you can. (200 points per right answer)
Turks, Finns, Armenians, Mongolians, Yakuts, Slavs
Who is Peter Tchaikovsky?
A Russian classical composer. (Musician)
A person's _________ is made up of customs passed down from older generations.
HERITAGE