Geography: Chapter 15 Section 4: The Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary – Flashcards
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The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary lie south
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of Germany and Poland
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The main ethnic background for the people of the Czech Republic and Slovakia is
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Slavic
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Most of Hungary's population belongs to the ethnic group called
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Magyars
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complementary region
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formed by the combination of 2 areas with different activities or strengths, each which benefits the other
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In 1918 Czech lands had
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mineral resources and industries
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In 1918 Slovakia was mostly
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agricultural
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Czech Republic and who form a complementary region in 1918
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Slovakia
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Who occupied Czechoslovakia during WW2
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Germany
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Who occupied Czechoslovakia following WW2 and set up communist government in both Czechoslovakia and Hungary
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The Soviet Union
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What year did the Czechs and Slovaks decide to separate peacefully into 2 countries
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1993
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The Czech Republic has 2 regions:
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Bohemia and Moravia
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40% of Czech Republic's religion is
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Roman Catholic
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The Capital of the Czech Republic is
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Prague
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The river on which the capital city of Czech lies is
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Vltava
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Prague
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founded over 1100 years ago cultural, university, and tourist center with a rich architectural heritage
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How has American culture influenced Prague?
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american business people have formed a growing community american - english schools hollywood movies and fast food are popular
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Natural Resources of Czech Republic
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coal iron ore uranium fine steel glass cereal (grains) sugar beets
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What kind of economy is the Czech Republic moving toward?
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market economy
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Slovakia's economy is
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moving to a capitalist system has been difficult poorer than Czech - high unemployment
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Why did the Czech Republic have an economic slow down in 1990's
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too much government influence
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Capital and largest city of Slovakia
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Bratislava
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Location of Bratislava
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on Danube River
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Cultural activities important to Slovakia
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stage ballets concerts operas plays folk art and music
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Hungary Language
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Magyar (Finnish)
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Major religion of Hungary
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Roman Catholic
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Hungary has a rich history of
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folk and music traditions
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Hungary music is heavily influenced by
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Roma or Gypsy rhythms
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Capital and major city of Hungary is
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Budapest
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Budapest lies on
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the Danube River
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Budapest was formed in 1873 when
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Buda lay on one side of the Danube and pest on the other. The 2 communities formed together.
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Budapest's population declined in the 1990's because
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water, sewer and other services in rural areas improved; therefore suburbs grew and offered fewer problems (like crowded city housing and pollution)
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Hungary is located on
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a broad agricultural plain
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What still plays an important role in Hungary's economy
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farming
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Hungary's major crops are
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potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, cattle and hogs
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What was Hungary's economy like in 1960?
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some private ownership of businesses was allowed
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What is Hungary's economy like today?
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one of the region's strongest economies and is attracting foreign investments
