The Plague
What major trade route helped spread the Black Death across regions?
Silk Road
What organization works to track diseases and help countries respond to global health emergencies? (World Trade Org, World Health Org, OPEC, European Union, World Bank)
WHO (World Health Organization)
Name a country in northern Europe
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)
What was Americans’ main fear during the Red Scare?
communism spreading, secret spies
What is one major reason people leave their home countries to move to Europe?
War / conflict / better opportunities
(MANY CORRECT OPTIONS)
What/who did people blame the plague on?
Need to mention one: Punishment from God, sins, evil spirits, and jewish communities
What problem does the World Trade Organization solve between countries?
Trade disputes / unfair trade
What is happening to the Arctic Ocean due to climate change?
melting
Who led the campaign to accuse people of being communists without strong evidence?
Joseph McCarthy
What is one way European countries try to cooperate on immigration?
Share responsibility / accept refugees / agree on how to handle to issue
What were two ways people tried to protect themselves from the Black Death?
Prayers, perfumes, or herbs, masks, praying
What is the main reason organizations like UN, NATO, WHO, WTO, and OPEC exist?
To solve conflict/issues and to promote cooperation and peace
What mountain range in Europe stretches across 8 countries (there are only 2 to choose from)
Alps
The red scare was a small event that was apart of which war?
Cold War
How is fear of immigrants today similar to fear during the Red Scare?
Fear of outsiders / seen as threats /different beliefs
What conditions in cities helped rats and fleas spread the Black Death?
Just need to mention one of the following: Overcrowding, poor sanitation, lack of sewage, lack of knowledge on germs
Which organization includes the United States, Canada, and many European countries and focuses on mutual defense? (WHO, World Bank, WTO, NATO)
NATO
What sea is located between Europe, Africa, and Asia and was an important for travel due to it's warm climate and beautiful coasts?
Mediterranean Sea
Who were accused of being communists the most?
immigrants
What is a “refugee”?
Someone fleeing danger / war
What is one major long-term economic effect of the Black Death?
Teacher will judge this answer with yes or no
What does it mean when we say “the world is interconnected”?
All countries are linked/connected and have an impact on eachother
Which sea is important in the Russia and Ukraine war?
Black sea
What made people afraid to speak freely during the Red Scare?
Fear of being accused
Which 2 major concepts have we been talking about throughout the Europe unit (hint: one of the parts of the video)?
Cooperation and conflict