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Ch. 14 Study Guide
Social Studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| French painters, such as Manet and Cezanne developed which artistic style in the 1800's? | Impressionism |
| The House of Lords and the House of Commons make up which lawmaking body? | Parliament |
| In which economic system does the government control some businesses and industries? | Socialism |
| Which trade union won power from the communist government in Poland? | Solidarity |
| Which Solidarity leader became President of Poland in 1990 | Lech Walesa |
| Which agreement established the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1998? | Good Friday Accord |
| What group fought the Germans secretly in France during WWII? | French Resistance |
| Which French general during WWII later became President of France? | Charles De Gaulle |
| Who set up economic goals in order to modernize France after WWII? | Jean Monnet |
| What does Sweden call its parliament | Riksdag |
| Name three German Composers: | Ludwig von Beethoven Johann Sebastian Bach Richard Wanger |
| Why is trade so important to the United Kingdom? | They have few resources, so they have to import raw materials. |
| Give three goals of Solidarity: | Improved work conditions and pay Free elections End to Communist rule |
| What is the subject of much Polish Literature? | The struggle for independence |
| What is true of most of the population of Sweden? | Most who live there are Swedish Natives |
| What feeling existed between East and West Germans after Germany was reunited? | There was tension between East and West Germans |
| What has been Sweden's position during wars? | Armed neutrality |
| What are people called who openly disagree with government policies | dissidents |
| In Sweden, which appointed government officials protect citizens' rights? | ombudsmen |
| When writers are not allowed to publish their works, what is this called? | censorship |
| What environmental problem affects Sweden and many other parts of the world? | Acid Rain |
| What was one event that led to the reunification of Germany? | The collapse of the Berlin Wall |
| What type of government is found in both Sweden and Great Britain? | Consitutional Monarchy |
| What type of government is found in both Poland and France? | Parliamentary Republic |