11.3 World Cultures Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does ‘Post Industrial’ describe?
An economy that is based on providing services rather than manufacturing.
What does ‘Diverse’ mean?
Composed of many distinct and different parts.
What does ‘Secular’ mean?
Non-religious.
What was the Cold War?
A conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union over the fate of Europe.
How long did the Cold War last?
40 years.
What ended the Cold War?
The government of the Soviet Union collapsed.
When did the European Union start?
1993.
What is the purpose of the European Union?
To strengthen trade among the countries of Europe.
How many nations are in the European Union?
12 nations.
now 27 nations
What are the two major divisions of Indo-European languages spoken in Western Europe?
Romance languages and Germanic languages.
What are Romance languages based on?
Latin and the language of the Roman Empire.
What are Germanic languages based on?
German, Dutch, and English.
What are the two most practiced Christian religions in Western Europe?
Protestant
Catholics
Name three musical composers of Western Europe.
Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert.
Who is William Shakespeare?
One of the most famous playwrights in the world from England.
What is the most popular sport in Western Europe?
Soccer.
What is the Autobahn?
A German superhighway.
What type of economy does every nation in Western Europe have?
Post Industrial economy.
