Mixed Vocabulary
a set of ideas about spiritual life and morality
belief system
Why are French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian sometimes referred to as “Romance languages”?
They are languages that originated in ancient Latin.
An advantage of Sweden’s mixed economy
government uses the taxes to pay for services people need, such as college, healthcare, and childcare
How is the European Union representative of its member nations?
The European Union is made up of bodies with representatives from all member nations.
Which of the following developments has caused recent controversy between richer and poorer members of the European Union?
The cost of caring for refugees
the ability to start and grow new businesses
entrepreneurship
Two reasons why the Jewish population has fallen in Europe
Jews left Europe to escape discrimination
Millions of Jews were killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust
Disadvantage of Sweden’s mixed economy
people must pay high taxes
How is the government of Belarus different from those of other European countries?
It is a dictatorship with a ruler who has held power for many years
Why are some Europeans dissatisfied with the EU?
The cost of caring for, housing, and educating refugees
Belief the EU doesn't represent ordinary citizens
government controlled by a single leader
dictatorship
Two reasons some Europeans might find immigration to be an advantage
larger work force
increased diversity
The effect, has access to water had, on Europe’s industry
Access to water effected Europe’s industry because water power helped drive the Industrial Revolution. Europe’s long coastlines and rivers have encouraged trade.
In which country did a majority of citizens vote to withdraw from the European Union in 2016?
Britain
What effect has acid rain had in Europe?
It has damaged and destroyed forests
system of government in which the laws in the constitution limit the monarch’s or emperor’s power
constitutional monarchy
Two reasons some Europeans might find immigration to be a disadvantage
more government benefits to pay
fear of terrorism
How has the elimination of trade barriers affected the movement of goods among member countries of the European Union
Goods can move freely among member countries
Why have most European countries become members of the European Union?
Countries can trade freely
Businesses have access to markets throughout the EU
People freely move between countries for work
Give two examples of how Europe’s industrial success has affected the environment
Acid Rain and air pollution from burning fossil fuels and coal.
the portion of a country’s or region’s economy that produces services, not goods
service sector
Two ways World War II affected migration patterns to and within Europe?
Name three ways in which the European Union has changed the economies of Europe.
Countries can trade freely
Businesses have access to markets throughout the EU
People freely move between countries for work
Why do Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales now have their own legislatures?
All three countries gained independence from the United Kingdom
Why might immigration be necessary as many European countries’ birth rates decline
To fill in the gaps in the workforce