Vocab
Definition of a City-State
A city that governs itself and the land around it.
What is a tariff
A tax on imports
What is Judaism
The religion that has Abraham as the founder
What is Autocratic
Government system in which a single ruler has complete authority and rules by himself
Name of the chief official in a parliamentary government
Prime Minister
Definition for Monarchy
Ruled by Kings and Queens
What is Command economy
Economic system in which the government or central planning groups make all the decisions
This religion includes these three major groups: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant
Christianity
Form of government in which a few states or communities come together with support for one another and work on common problems
Confederation
Wind currents play a role in Germany's environmental issue. Name that environmental issue
Acid Rain
Definition for Tyrant
One Person, all controled
What is Embargo
Government order to stop trading with another country
Name the founder of Islam
Muhammad
This type of rule provides for a few people (usually those with money or power) to rule
Oligarchy
Literacy Rate
The percentage of a country's people who can read and write
Definition for Oligarchy
Small, group of people that rule
What is Free trade zone
An area where there are no tariffs among participating countries
Name the followers of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam (What are they called)
What are now Christians, Jews, and Muslims
Most powerful house of parliament in the United Kingdom
House of commons
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Total value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year
Definition for Nobles
Wealthy, land-owning
What is Human Capital
Workers of a business or country including their education, training, skills, and health
Name the Holy Books for all 3 Major Religions in Europe
Torah, Bible, and Koran
What is European Union
Group made up of 27 European member countries, whose purpose is to work together to be more competitive and powerful economically
Physical Capital
Factories, buildings, technology, machines, and property needed for a business to operate