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Geography Test
Unit 5 Review
Question | Answer |
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Name a major cause of the collapse of the Soviet Union. | Economic Problems and the resignation of Gorbachev. |
Why was the European Union Formed? | To unite Europe economically. |
How was the Cold War different than WW1? | There was no real fighting during the Cold War it was a time of tension. |
How can religion affect the government of a country? | Laws reflect the religious beliefs of a country. |
Name one benefit of using a single currency in many European Union countries. | Tourism would increase and trading of people, goods, & money would move more freely. |
Why do so many people live on the Northern European Plain? | The flat plain area and mild climate make it good for farming. |
What challenges might a Catholic country face while interacting with non-Catholic countries? | Differences of ideas , laws, and how people are treated could cause conflict. |
What major event occurred in Eastern Europe in 1991? | The Soviet Union collapsed. |
What problems still exist in Russia years after the Soviet Union's collapse? | Big gap between the rich and poor, higher prices, unemployment, economic problems, organised crime, and increased corruption. |
Name the event in 2010 that showed cooperation among euro zone countries. | When Greece & Ireland were in debt, other countries in the euro zone helped them by loaning money to recover. |
What percentage of Europe is Catholic? | 45% |