Geography Chap 12 End of chapter REVIEW- Set 2 of 2

From which world regions have many of Europe's more recent immigrants arrived? (12-1)

Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean area

Name the religion that most Europeans practice. What are its 3 major branches (types)? (12-3)

Christianity is the major religion in Europe. Its 3 major branches are: Roman Catholic Protestant Eastern Orthodox

What important revolutions changed Europe in the 1700's and 1800's? (12-2)

The FRENCH Revolution in the late 1700's and many other European uprisings during the 1800's that got rid of kings/queens, and royalty

What political changes swept through Europe during the second half of the 20th century? (12-3)

The Good Friday Peace Agreement paved the way for Roman Catholic and Protestant citizens in Ireland to share political power. There has been recent warfare in Eastern Europe. Some countries in Eastern Europe (Russia) have changed from communism to another form of government. There was also the movement for the EUROPEAN UNION of countries.

What language family includes most of the European languages? Give examples. (12-3)

The Indo-European Language Family Examples include the Slavic languages of Bulgarian and Polish in Eastern Europe and German and English in Northern Europe.

What has contributed to the rapid rise of urbanization in Europe? (12-1)

The Industrial Revolution transformed Europe from a farming society to an urban or city society.

Compare population density map and the economic activity map. Describe the population patterns in manufacturing areas.

The areas with the most manufacturing and trade (orange areas on map p.263) seem to have the densest (biggest) populations (dark orange and purple on map p. 252). For example, Krakow in Eastern Europe.

How might the European Union affect the social services provided by European governments?

Social services may become more standardized (the same) in member counties of the European Union.

What civilizations shaped early Europe? (12-2)

Greece and Rome

How did Europe's Christians relate to Jews and Muslims during the Middle Ages?

Many European Christians saw Jews as "outsiders" who didn't belong. Christians also brought armies to places under Muslim rule in the Crusades, where many people died.

Create a diagram (or identify) factors that led to conflicts in Northern Ireland. Then describe what has been done to resolve them.

Many Roman Catholics wanted to become part of the largely Catholic Republic of Ireland. On the other hand, Protestants (like Presbyterians) wanted to stay with the United Kingdom government. In 1998 the Good Friday Peace Agreement was signed to share political power.

What capitals are located on the North European Plan? What are the advantages of this location?

Paris, France and Berlin, Germany are on the North European Plain. Advantages of this location are good, fertile soil for growing things, and deposits of coal, iron ore, and other minerals, which are good for industry and factories.

Which parts of Europe are the most densely populated? (12-1)

Parts of Europe with favorable climates, plains, fertile soil, mineral resources, and inland waterways. Examples would be the United Kingdom and France.