Using your map, list three countries that would be considered part of southeastern Europe
Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary...
100
Describe an unlimited government.
A government where the power of the ruler is unlimited. People don't have many freedoms.
100
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
100
What was the imaginary line that divided Eastern Europe from Western Europe during WWII?
The Iron Curtain
100
What does GDP stand for?
Gross domestic product
200
What countries are in the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales
200
Describe a limited government.
The power of the ruler(s) is limited. Rulers must abide by laws. People are represented in the government.
200
What is nationalism?
Extreme allegiance to one's country.
200
-Vincent van Gogh
-Leonardo da Vinci
-Pablo Picasso
What profession were these men all in?
They were artists
200
Built in commemoration of the French Revolution, it was the tallest building in the world when it was unveiled at the Paris World's Fair in 1889. Although it has been surpassed in height by nearly a dozen skyscrapers since then, this 984-foot open-lattice iron tower remains one of the world's premiere tourist attractions. What is this building called?
The Eiffel Tower
300
Locate England and Germany on a blank map
Teacher will review answer
300
Why would you want to limit the government?
Answers may vary.
300
What is relative location?
Location related to another location i.e. "my house is next to my neighbor's house" (rather than latitude and longitude).
300
Why was NATO created?
To create a military alliance between the U.S. and countries in Western Europe.
300
How many world wars were there?
2
400
If you live on a peninsula, what geographic feature would you utilize to grow your economy?
Water/ocean
400
Who has most of the political power in Great Britain?
Parliament
400
Give an example of a supranational organization.
The European Union.
400
What is feudalism?
A lord controls land worked by peasants. The peasants work in exchange for use of the land. It was the system of power in medieval times.
400
What is literacy?
The ability to read
500
What natural resource is a large part of the economy in England?
Coal
500
What type of government does Great Britain have? (specific)
Constitutional monarchy
500
Why has migration become a problem recently in Europe?
Answers may vary
500
Why was NATO created?
To unify the military of the United States and Western Europe