subregions of Europe: eastern Europe – Flashcards
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how did the soviet union become the satellite nations?
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bc it refused to withdraw until it set up communist governments in Eastern Europe countries
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what is the name for nations dominated by another power?
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satellite natiosn
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when did many eastern European countries abandon communism?
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remained in control until 1989
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how is money made in the eastern europe?
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-farming region -moving toward market economies (free enterprise)
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what are the 4 main challenges of eastern europe's economy?
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-civil wars -lacks of : natural resources educated workers money to invest in business
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what are the 4 main religions of eastern europe?
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-orthodox christians -jews -protestants -muslims
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where were the jews mostly located?
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poland
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where were the muslims mostly located?
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turkey & albania
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what were the nomadic (moved around roma=romania) people scattered across eastern europe?
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gypsies
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eastern europe was --- urbanized than the rest of europe
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less
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