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Define rural. Countryside
Define urban. city
Define colonialism. When a larger territory gains full control over a smaller territory
Define propaganda. Any form of communication that is used to convince someone to make a certain choice
a. How was it used? Ex: buying war bonds/stamps during WWII
Define democracy. Every eligible citizen gets to vote
a. Where did it come from? Athens, Greece
Define republic. When elected representatives make choices on your behalf
a. Where did it come from? Rome
Define oligarchy. A rule by few based on social class
a. Give an example. Sparta
Define imperialism. Enforcing a country’s power using their military power
a. Give an example. Great Britain
Define communism. One political leader making all choices for every part of the citizen’s life
a. What might a former communist country look like? Poorly constructed, plain apartment buildings that
allowed more people to live in a smaller space
What is a geographic factor? Physical features that influence human life
How can geographic factors influence the economic development of a country? Geographic factors can either
increase or decrease someone’s life based on ease of access to goods and services
The Magna Carta was created in England in the 13th century and strongly influenced what American document?
a. Hint: this document holds all the power. Everything our country chooses must align with it.
US Constitution
What was once quiet and peaceful rural areas were overtaken by large factories and pollution as a result of what
era? Industrial Revolution
Women and children were forced to work in factories to survive during the Industrial Revolution. What were
some consequences? Increased disease, a lot of people left rural areas and moved to urban areas
Better trade routes to Asia for spices and silk and the discovery of new lands best describes which era? Age of
Exploration
People exploring new ideas of art through sculpting, painting writing, etc. during a time of rebirth best describes
which era? Renaissance
Discovery of new technologies such as the telescope and steam engine best describes which era? Scientific
Revolution
The invasion of Holy Lands by European Armies best describes which era? Renaissance
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19. The invention of the power loom and textile factories best describes which era? Industrial Revolution
20. Which era led to WW1? Scientific Revolution
21. What are some examples of colonialism and cultural diffusion in India from Great Britain?
a. Hint: Think language, trade, sports, clothing, architecture They speak English, love the sport cricket and
are covered in railroads and powerlines
22. “The sun never sets on the British empire.” described Great Britain doing what to every country they could get
their hands on? Imperialism
a. Hint: Propaganda might look like this...
23. If several countries speak French as their official language, they were probably colonized by which country?
France
24. The northern and eastern part of Russia have climates of extreme cold and harsh subzero temperatures which
causes a sparse population density. Knowing this, why do you think most people want to live in Moscow in the
west? Most people live in Moscow for the warmer climate
25. On November 1, 1993, what was formed to promote peace and economic prosperity in Europe?
European Union
26. Turkey would have greater access to markets, trade and jobs, and military assistance in times of
conflict if they joined what? European Union
27. Which people group did the Holocaust most greatly affect? Jews
28. Who was the Holocaust led by? Hitler
29. If a country has a higher GDP per capita (the country’s wealth divided among the population) and a free
enterprise economy, do you think they people would live longer than a country with a lower GDP per capita and
a command economy? Yes
Why? The people are being treated more fairly. Example: United Kingdom
30.Would citizens be able to buy and sell goods freely easier in a command economy or a free enterprise economy?
Why? Free enterprise, the government doesn’t make all of the choices for what is sold, cost, quantity, etc.