Human Geography of Europe: Chapter 13 – Flashcards
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Crusades
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Began in 1096.
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Northern European Countries
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United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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Today in Great Britain
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Most people speak a Germanic Language. Most are protestant. (Except for Ireland) High Standard of Living.
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Cultural Crossroads
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place where various cultures cross paths.
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The Ottomans from Turkey
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conquered part of Eastern Europe.
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Silicon Glen
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Glasgow and Edinburgh. High Tech Co's.
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British Empire
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the sun never sets here.
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Great Britain
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became a world empire.
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Diversified Economy
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many natural resources.
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Mediterranean Europe
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Mild climate made survival there easier. Mediterranean Sea encouraged overseas trade.
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Greece
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Mountains contributed to city states. Political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands. City state of Athens developed the first Democracy.
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395
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The Roman empire split in two parts. The eastern empire (Byzantine) lasted over 1000 years.
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Renaissance
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Time of renewed interest in learning and the arts that lasted from the 14th century to the 16th century.
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Western Europe
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The dominant countries in Europe are France and Germany. Also includes... Belgium, The netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria and Liechtenstein.
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1492
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Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand took back Spain from the Moors.
