Geography Test Unit 4 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the most well-known mountain range in Europe?
The Alps
The Alps stretch across eight countries including France, Switzerland, and Italy.
What role do the Alps play in weather patterns?
They block cold air masses and create distinct precipitation patterns.
How do the Alps affect human settlement and economic activities?
They serve as a natural barrier between countries, affecting agriculture and tourism.
Which mountain range forms a natural border between Slovakia and Romania?
The Carpathian Mountains.
What mountains form a natural border between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees Mountains.
Which region experiences Arctic climate in Europe?
Scandinavia and Russia.
Describe the climate characteristics of the Temperate region in Central and Western Europe.
Moderate temperature, distinct seasons, deciduous forests, favorable living conditions.
What climate is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe?
Hot/dry summer, mild/wet winter.
It was a favored climate throughout history due to fertile soil and nice weather.
What is a Polis in Ancient Greece?
A city state with an urban center and surrounding countryside.
What type of government was practiced in Athens?
Democracy (specifically direct democracy)
What were the key values of Sparta?
Military focus, smaller society, disliked luxury, more women’s rights.
What were the key values of Athens?
Focused on Education and art, democracy, looked to future, strong navy.
Name 3 Similarities between Athens and Sparta:
Their language, religion, and competition (in the olympics and everything else, as both saw themselves as greatest)
What was the outcome of the Persian Wars from 499-479 BCE?
Athens and Sparta allied to overthrow Persia, Persia left Greece alone.
What significant political change did Cleisthenes introduce in Athens around 508-507 BCE?
He introduced demokratia (literally meaning people rule).
What is Greek philosophy characterized by?
A non-religious attempt to make sense of the world using knowledge and logic.
What is the difference between Greek Philosophy and Mythology?
Mythology used stories and myths to explain natural phenomena and answered questions on tradition and belief.
Philosophy uses knowledge and logic to answer questions about reality.
What is the central principle of Greek art and architecture?
Humanism ( focusing on humans rather than the greek gods)
Who was Alexander the Great?
He was the son of King Philip of Macedonia. Alexander conquered the world and was a key figure in the spread of Hellenization.
What was the Pax Romana?
A 200-year period of stability and economic prosperity in Roman history.
What significant infrastructure was built during the Pax Romana?
Roads and aqueducts.
What are aqueducts?
Structures that bring water from outside sources to cities and towns.
(they supplied public baths, latrines, fountains, and private households, and supported mining operations, milling, farms, and gardens)
What led to Julius Caesar’s assassination?
His autocratic style of rule, which many senators disliked.
Autocracy is similair to dictatorship :)
What were gladiators?
Armed fighters who entertained audiences in violent confrontations.
