Empires
Economics
Human Settlement
Movement
Vocab. Mash-Up
100
This empire ruled over half of Europe, inventing many new technologies that we still use today.
What is Roman Empire.
100
Most of Europe has adopted this type of free market economy.
What is Capitalism.
100
Plague that struck much of Europe in the Middle Ages; killing over 1/3 of its population.
What is Bubonic Plague (Black Death).
100
True or False: In most of Europe, migration can be described as moving predominantly east to west.
What is True.
100
Multi-National organization in Europe, consisting of 28 countries.
What is European Union (EU).
200
At its height, this empire was the largest and most powerful in the world.
What is British Empire.
200
During the Cold War, Eastern European countries were forced to adopt this economic system.
What is Communism.
200
Process of a country converting much of its economic activity from agriculture to manufacturing.
What is Industrialization.
200
Process of building up a city, resulting in large population shifts from neighboring areas.
What is Urbanization.
200
An immigrant fleeing from a war-torn country.
What is Refugee.
300
This empire, based out of Russia, once controlled much of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
What is Soviet Union (USSR).
300
Symbolics event that united the government, and economies, of East & West Germany.
What is Fall of the Berlin Wall.
300
An urban area that is more than twice as large as any surrounding city.
What is Primate City.
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Name TWO regions in Europe that have seen the most population growth.
What is Western Europe, Northern Europe, Baltics.
300
Period of "rebirth" in Europe, resulting in significant academic, social, and political changes.
What is Renaissance.
400
This empire contributed much to math, science, and politics, including the birth of democracy.
What is Greek Empire.
400
Economic system used in Medieval Europe; consisting of a King, Nobles, Knights, and Serfs.
What is Feudalism.
400
Process of a country colonizing to build an empire.
What is Imperialism.
400
Term describing subsequent conquest of an area by people's of distinctive cultures.
What is Sequent Occupance.
400
Process in which a government takes over a company or industry.
What is Nationalize.
500
At its height, this was the second largest and most powerful empire in the world.
What is French Empire.
500
System used in England, to this day, to grant titles of nobility.
What is Peerage System.
500
Resulting mostly over cultural boundaries, these wars are fought by two countries by funding and training armed forces, but not engaging in direct combat.
What is Proxy War.
500
The movement of a displaced group (an example would be Jewish migration in Europe).
What is Diaspora.
500
Term describing countries uniting together for military protection; NATO is an example.
What is Collective Security.