Chapter 14 Review- Global Studies – Flashcards
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What did Robert Schuman believe had to be done in order to bring Europe together?
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The long-term conflict between France and Germany had to be resolved
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According to Schumann, what was the first important step towards the economic unification of Europe?
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The pooling together of France's and Germany's coal and steel production
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If France and Germany were able to coordinate their production of coal and steel?
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It would be impossible for them to go to war together
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When would the EU announce which nations would participate in economic and monetary union?
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May 2nd, 1998
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On January 1st, 2002...
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Irish currency would begin to be pulled from circulation
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When did the European Union expect that the Irish pound notes and coins would no longer be in circulation in Ireland?
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July 1st, 2002
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Which of the following statements is true? A) Irish currency was abruptly withdrawn from use in 1998 B)The changeover meant that no notes or coins of any kind would be used after 2002 C) The euro was introduced gradually over a period of 4 years D) The European Union did not prepare people for the currency change
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The euro was introduced gradually over a period of 4 years
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What does the word "independence" refer in the UK independent party's name?
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separation from Europe
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Why are some people unhappy with the economic unification of Europe?
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Some western Europeans fear that jobs will be taken from Eastern Europe
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Which statement is true... A) All EU nations were allowed to join the euro zone regardless of the strength of their economies B) Eight EU nations decided to keep their own currency and make their own decisions about money C) Not all European Union countries adopted the common currency in 2002 D) The euro is the common currency used in every EU nation
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C
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What is one benefit of having European citizenship above and beyond national citizenship?
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EU citizens can live and work anywhere in the European Union
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What problem arrises because of the growth of the European Union?
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Cooperation becomes more difficult with more countries and more cultures
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How does the European Union view the diversity of languages spoken within its borders?
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As a important cultural characteristic to be supported
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How any languages does the EU want each citizen to speak?
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Two languages in addition to their native language
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How many official languages does the EU currently have?
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23
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How does the European Union protect the languages spoken by its people? A) EU legislation is available in all official languages B) Any EU citizen can write a letter to an EU institution and can get a reply in his or her own language C) Members of the European Parliament can speak in their own language D) all of the above
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D
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A force that divides people and countries
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centrifugal forces
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A force that unites people and countries
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centripetal forces
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A group of countries that acts like a single market, without trade barriers between member countries
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common market
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A feeling of belonging to a group that shares the same culture, or way of life
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cultural identity
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The bills and coins used as money in a particular country or group of countries
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currency
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A variety or wide range of differences
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diversity
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The unit of currency used in many countries of the European Union
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euro
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A supranational organization through which a number of European countries work together on shared issues
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European Union
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A form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control of their affairs as they work together to achieve shared goals
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supranational cooperation
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A tax on goods that cross country borders
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tariff
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A group of countries that work together to promote trade with one another
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trade bloc
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How many stars are on the European Union flag?
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12
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Who si known to be the Iron Curtain
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Winstion Churchhill
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What are the two main goals of the European Union?
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Prosperity and peace
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When is Europe day?
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May 9th
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What is the European Union anthem?
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Ode to Joy
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How many member countries are in the European Union?
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27
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In a recent poll with European Union citizens, what did they think of the European Union?
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half of its citizens wouldn't mind if it disappeared
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Who pulled the wall down?
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Ronald Regan
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How many people were killed in World War I
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50 million
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What are the 3 parts of a European government?
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Council Commission Parliament
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What is the official motto of the European Union?
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United in Diversity
