World geography ch 13.3
The Colonies
Britain imported raw materials from their colonies. Where did Britain sell the finished products?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
By 1801 the nation was know as what?
Developed and varied
Describe Northern Europe's economy.
It left the Irish people in poverty
How did the change in who ruled Catholic Irish land effect Irish people?
One
How many ethnic groups does Europe's population consist of?
They called for independence and Britain divided them
In 1921, what did the Irish call for and who divvied Ireland into 2 states?
From their many natural resources
Today what does Northern European economy benefit from?
Rugby & cricket
What 2 sports did the British develope?
Finland, Norway, & Sweden
What 3 countries give yearly allowance to families to help raise their children?
Finland, Norway, & Sweden
What 3 countries use their higher taxes to pay for national insurance programs?
Horse back riding, horse jumping and fox hunting
What 3 things do British enjoy doing?
Afternoon tea, small meal of sandwiches, breads, cakes, & tea
What 5 related things are the British known for?
Hot rooms that clean skin, then plunge into a cold bath or icy lake
What are saunas?
Ancient Britain
What area did the Romans conquer?
Republic of Southern Ireland
What area gained independence from Great Britain?
Industrial Revolution
What began in Great Britain and spread to other countries?
Britain, Iceland, Greenland, & parts of North America
What countries did Vikings rule?
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
What countries did the Warriors invade?
Nordic countries
What countries of Northern Europe also developed representative governments?
United Kingdom
What country has grown more diverse with immigration from former colonies?
Representative Government
What did Great Britain help develope?
Remained part of the U.K.. Protestants
What did Northern Ireland remain parts of? What are the majority of the people?
National health insurance programs
What does Nordic governments helps fund?
Service industries
What does Scotland's economy depend on?
Romans and Celts
What groups of people did Germanic tribes drive to the north and west?
Potato crops failed and there was famine
What happened in 1840 that millions of Irish people fled to other lands?
Underwent many changed, many colonies gained independence
What happened to the British empire after World War 2?
Timber
What is Sweden's natural resource that they use as an export?
Parliament
What is a lawmaking body whose members are elected and in which legislative and executive functions are combined?
Fishing
What is a major industry in Iceland?
Computer software
What is a major part of Ireland's economy?
Skiing & ski jumping
What is one favorite activity outdoors?
Copenhagen
What is the capital of Denmark?
Helsinki
What is the capital of Finland?
Reykjavik
What is the capital of Iceland?
Dublin
What is the capital of Ireland?
Oslo
What is the capital of Norway?
Stockholm
What is the capital of Sweden?
London
What is the capital of the UK?
A large assortment of hot and cold dishes, a buffet
What is the smorgasbord?
Monarchy with a parliament
What kind of government does Britain have?
National health insurance programs
What kind of insurance programs does Britain use?
Oil
What major industry does Norway rely on?
Paper products, strong motor vehicle, & aerospace industries
What manufacturing industries does Sweden and the U.K. have in common?
Northern
What part of Europe has not been cultural diverse?
Fishing and forestry
What remain important in traditional economy?
Outdoor sports
What still remains popular in Northern Europe?
Previous groups were pushed out
What was the result of migration to Northern Europe?
Norsemen, Vikings
What were the Warriors also known as?
Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania
Where did Great Britain establish colonies?
Northern Europe
Where did migrating people settle?
Cities
Where do most people live in Northern Europe, but still have high standards of living?
Sweden
Which Nordic country developed the most manufacturing?
US, Canada, and other British colonies
Which countries did political ideas spread to?
Belgium, France, Germany, & the U.S.
Which countries did the Industrial Revolution spread to?
Nordic Countries
Which countries never became a major empire in Northern Europe?
Great Britain
Which country built a major empire?
England
Which country conquered Wales, Ireland, and Scotland?
Great Britain
Which country played an important role in shaping our modern world?
Britain
Which country was the first industrialized nation?
Information & service
Which economies are growing?
French and English
Which languages did the Normans speak?
William the conquerer of Normandy
Who conquered England?
Finns
Who developed the saunas?
Swedens
Who developed the smorgasbord?
Protestant English Rulers
Who gave Catholic Irish land to Scottish and English Protestants?
Celts
Who invaded Ancient Britain?
Warriors
Who invaded Northern Europe?
Political quality
Women in Northern Europe may great strides toward what?