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Ch 12-14 Europe Flashcards

1
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The three Peninsulas of southern Europe

A

Iberian
Italian
Balkan

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2
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Europe’s highest mountains

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The Alps

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3
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Europe’s longest river in the region

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The Tagus

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4
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Created democracy

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Greece

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5
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a branch of Christianity that dates back to the Byzantine Empire

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Orthodox Church

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6
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Govt debt in Greece because of what

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Dictatorship

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7
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Rebirth

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Renaissance

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8
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Fall of Roman empire AD 400s, establishment of city states

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The Renaissance

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9
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Renaissance 1350-1500s emphasis on what two things sponsored by merchants.

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Art and Architecture

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10
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spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church and lives in the Italian Peninsula

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Pope

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11
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Red sauce comes from the _____ creamy sauce comes from the _____

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South North

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12
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Strong economy, fertile farmlands, major trade centers

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Northern Italy

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13
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Birthplace of the renaissance

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Florence

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14
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a muslim group from North America that influenced art and architecture

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The Moors

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15
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river that is deep and wide enough for ships to use

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Navigable river

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16
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The ______ a Germanic people conquered the area in the AD400’s

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The Franks

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17
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In the 1300s England’s king tried to claim the french throne to gain control of the rest of France. This event led to the ________ (1337 - 1453 ) The french eventually drove out the English

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Hundred’s years war

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18
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1500s to 1700s France built a colonial empire establishing what 3 colonies

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Africa, The America’s, Asia

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19
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WW1 and WW2 France was invaded by _______

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Germany

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20
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Enjoyment of life

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Joie de veve

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21
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benelux countries

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Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg

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22
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Smaller than rhode island,
Forest, hilly country

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Luxembourg

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23
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WW1 ________ fought and lost. Repayments of war debts and a major depression hurt the economy

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Germany

24
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Germany attacked Poland starting WW2 conquering much of europe and killing millions of jews which is now known as what

A

The Holocaust

25
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What did East Germany do to prevent people from fleeing to west germany

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Built the Berlin wall

26
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______ germans tore down the wall

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East

27
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a narrow inlet of the sea set between high, rocky cliffs

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A fjord

28
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Mountains on the scandinavian peninsula divide Norway and Sweden

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The kjolen

29
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In Iceland steam from hot springs produces what

A

Geothermal energy

30
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Denmark, british isles, and norway are warmer because of what

A

The North Atlantic drift

31
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British was able to rebuild colonies because of their…

A

strong armies and mighty navy

32
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Saved British empire from food shortage

A

Potatoes

33
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1949 Republic of _______ gained full independence of the British empire

A

Ireland

34
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A document known as __________ or Great Charter, limited the power of kings

A

Magna carta

35
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a celtic language is one of Ireland’s official languages

A

Irish gaelic

36
Q

very popular computer software/hardware in British isles

A

Dublin

37
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UK is a major producer of oil and gas due to what

A

North Sea

38
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first European to reach North America

A

Leif Eriksson

39
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SCANDINAVIA TODAY

largest and most populated

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Sweden

40
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SCANDINAVIA TODAY

small, densely populated

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Denmark

41
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SCANDINAVIA TODAY

Geographically part of NA, covered in ice

A

Greenland

42
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SCANDINAVIA TODAY

Largest coastlines, shipping and fishing fleets

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Norway

43
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SCANDINAVIA TODAY

Easternmost country, forest products, shipbuilding, electronics

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Finland

44
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SCANDINAVIA TODAY

Green, Potatoes & Vegetables, Fish is 70% of exports, Geothermal energy from Geysers

A

Iceland

45
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Italy has two major ranges:

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the Apennines and the Alps

46
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what mountains cover much of Greece

A

The Pindus Mountains

47
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Greek was well known for

A

family cultures

48
Q

in Greece most people love where

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cities and rural areas

49
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Ancient Rome influenced todays _____

A

Art and Architecture

50
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Leader of Italy

A

Mussolini

51
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2 Popular dances in Spain and Portugal

A

Flamenco and Fados

52
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Where are Mandarin and Barcelona located

A

Spain

53
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conquered england

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Normans

54
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Netherlands known for what

A

Tulips and Cheese

55
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High standard of living

A

Luxembourg

56
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We give this president some credit for tearing down the Berlin wall

A

Ronald Reagan

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