Social Studies Chapter 30 – Flashcards

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What country has the largest economy in West-Central Europe?
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Germany
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What 3 things unite France in their long history?
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Language, rich culture and pride in their history
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What region is home to many international centers of business, trade or government?
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Benelux
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Since East Germany has been reunified what has been the effect on the nation's economy?
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High unemployment
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What are three important facts about the Alpine Countries?
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All landlocked, heavily influenced by German culture and once part of the Holy Roman Empire
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Which river runs through Vienna?
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Danube
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What city is the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral located?
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Paris, France
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What wall was torn down in 1989?
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Berlin wall
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What had led to the cultural diversity of France and Germany?
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Immigration
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What mountain range in Switzerland has helped develop their tourism?
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The Alps
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Name three important facts about the Benelux countries.
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Densely populated, members of EU and Nato
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What country invaded France and the Benelux countries during World War ll?
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Germany
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Why is West-Central Europe's climate a natural resource for the region?
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Farming
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What landform covers most of Switzerland and Austria?
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Mountains
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What is important to Germany's economy?
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Industry
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Which country of West-Central Europe is the leading agricultural producer in the European Union?
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France
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What landform stretches from the Atlantic coast into Eastern Europe?
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Northern European plain
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What country was once the center of the Habsburg Empire?
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Austria
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What is the head of Germany's government known as?
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Chancellor
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What are three major landforms in West-Central Europe?
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Mountains, plains and uplands
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What are three major industrialized cities in the Netherlands?
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Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Hague
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What region is Austria and Switzerland known as?
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The Alpine countries
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What two groups have been troubled by regional conflicts in Belgium?
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Flanders and Wallonia
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Franks, Normans and Napoleon are all part of which country's history?
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France
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Paris
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The capital of France
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Benelux countries
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Combination of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
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Cantons
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Districts
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Impressionism
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Famous art movement of modern era
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Brussels
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Capital of Belgium
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Dikes
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Dams used to hold back seawater
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Chancellor
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Prime minister
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Danube river
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Major river in West Central Europe
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Vienna
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The capital of Austria
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Berlin
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Capital of GErmany
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Navigable river
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One that is deep and wide enough for ships to use
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Amsterdam
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The capital of Netherlands
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