Geography quiz Europe – Flashcards
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Centrifugal Force
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A force that divides people and countries
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Centripetal Force
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A force that unites people and countries
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Common Market
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A group of countries that acts as a single market, without trade barriers between member countries
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Supranational Cooperation
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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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How does a common market unite Europe?
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By making it easier to travel from country to country, makes trading easier, lowers the prices of some goods.
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How does creation of an EU trading bloc unite Europe
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Unites businesses and makes it easier for other countries with EU, makes GDP higher, helps the economy of Eastern European countries, Must have a stable economy, some countries don't want to use the euro
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How do the differences between western and eastern nations divide the EU
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Western Europeans have higher wages Less jobs in Eastern Countries Companies have moved their factories to Eastern Europe Climate Cost of living is high in Western Europe
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What divisions are created by the use of the euro
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Some countries are not allowed to use EU
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How does the development of a supranational level of government unite Europe?
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It brings members to work on issues they all share and encouraged Europeans to think of themselves as citizens of Europe. Government speaks with one voice for all of its members. Laws apply for all citizens of the EU. Gives Europe a voice in world
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How does the development of a European citizenship unite Europe?
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Citizens of member nations can live and work anywhere in the EU. No matter where a citizen lives in the EU, they have the same rights. Citizens can vote in ALL EU elections. How does the desire of European countries to keep their independence divide, Thinks of themself as one.
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How does the desire of European countries to keep their independence divide Europe?
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Some European countries want to make their own decisions in areas like defense and foreign affairs, especially when they disagree with EU decisions. How can the expansion of EU membership cause division? EU expansion can ...
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How can the expansion of the EU membership cause division?
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Gives rights and privileges to each member of the EU Culturally very different 450 million people, different religions, different political backgrounds, different languages Fear that their national identity will get lost
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How has the European Union united Europe by promoting a common culture?
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EU day, Motto, EU flag, cultural symbols, EU anthem, cultural programs
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EU day, Motto, EU flag, cultural symbols, EU anthem, cultural programs
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Europe as a united region, Easier to learn more than one language, makes travel easier, makes trade much easier, easier to get an education
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Why do languages divide the European Union?
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Over 20 languages spoken; many people do not speak English
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What are some other forces that continue divisions among European countries?
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Religions different, different economies, national pride, political defence, taxes, competition, Cultures differentes----- bullfighting - tradition in some areas, in some areas it is illegal
