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- Why did the American and British forces invade Iraq?
- in search of weapon of mass destruction
- What were the ways in which the Nazis carried out the Holocaust?
- persecuted ethnic groups considered undesirable, invaded countries and murdered people, forced people to work in labor camps and executed them in gas chambers
- How do most people in Argentina make a living?
- farming or ranching
- What is the economy like in Germany today?
- powerful - leader in the European Union
- How is the Finnish culture different from that of other Nordic nations?
- it shares a border with Russia
- What is the major culture group in Brazil?
- Portuguese
- What does landlocked mean?
- a country that has no seas or oceans that touch its land
- What place does France rank in food production and exporting?
- second
- What are 2 South American countries that are landlocked?
- Bolivia and Paraguay
- What percent of Brazil's population lives in extreme poverty?
- one-fifth or 20 %
- What event was the beginning of World War II in 1939?
- Adolf Hitler's armies invaded Poland
- What did Israel agree to give up to the Palestinians in the 1993 peace agreement?
- the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
- What was the condition of Germany after World War II?
- it was a divided country as the Soviet Union controlled the eastern part of the country and the other Allies divided and controlled the western part
- What is the hajj?
- religious journey to Mecca
- What is D-Day?
- the day the Allied forces invaded Normandy
- Which Eastern European country is known as the "breadbasket" due to its abundant food production because of its rich, fertile soil?
- Ukraine
- When was the Berlin Wall built?
- August 1961
- Who traces their ancestry back to Abram?
- Jews, Muslims, and Christians
- Why was the Berlin Wall torn down?
- to reunite Western and Eastern Germany
- Why is it remarkable that France is able to produce so much food and export it?
- because it is a very small country
- When was the Berlin Wall torn down?
- October 1990
- Why has Israel worked so hard to develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries?
- to help their economy - keep control of something - and they aren't able to control anything else
- What is monotheism?
- belief in one God
- What happened to the dictator of Iraq?
- he (Saddam Hussein) was overthrown - accused - and killed
- Which country is known for its policy of neutrality?
- Switzerland
- Which nation is considered the newest European country?
- Kosovo
- Why did the Afghan people turn to the Taliban for leadership?
- same situation as Germany - they were weak after Afgahnistan had been destroyed by war - they trusted that the Taliban would help them reestablish their nation
- What is privatization?
- business changed ownership from the government to individual people
- What is hydro-electric power?
- electricity generated by flowing water
- What is the economic status of most people in a welfare state?
- wealthy
- Which nation is Western Europe is best described as very small, very rich, and multilingual?
- Luxembourg
- What is altitude?
- height above sea level
- What is the major disagreement between Israelis and Palestinians?
- over whose land it really is - Jerusalem - they both consider it their Holy land
- What is the standard of living like in the Nordic countries?
- have a high standard of living and are very well educated
- What ancient Incan city in Peru is now a major tourist attraction?
- Machu Picchu
- Why do most Americans think of countries in Western Europe rather than Eastern Europe?
- because the people in Western Europe are more like us (Americans) - we know less about Eastern European countries
- How are Israeli farmers able to grow crops in the desert?
- advanced farming techniques, drip irrigation, and the use of chemical fertilizers
- What is deforestation?
- widespread cutting of forests
- What desert dominates North Africa?
- Sahara
- How do the nations of OPEC affect your life today?
- the decide how much gas to produce - when less is produced - the demand is greater and the price is higher
- What type of government is found in the United Kingdom?
- Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutional Monarchy
- What has strong control over the economy and the people in a communist state?
- government
- What is the term for a country that is wealthy and provides services to people who are sick, needy, jobless, or retired?
- welfare state
- Which nation has geysers and uses geothermal energy?
- Iceland
- What is one positive effect that oil has had on the countries in the Middle East?
- it has boosted the standard of living
- What is the world's smallest country?
- Vatican City
- What is one negative effect that oil has had on the countries in the Middle East?
- they are too dependent upon it
- What country is the Amazon Basin located (northern region)?
- Brazil
- When did communism come to Poland?
- 1947
- What causes the geysers in Iceland?
- it sits on top of a fault line and has constant volcanic activity - heating the hot springs
- What do Egyptian farmers rely on to control the Nile waters?
- dams
- What does Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco have in common?
- all these countries are in Africa, all have a mix of Arab and Berber heritage, all have hot, desert climates, and all have Islam as the dominate religion
- How is the ancestry line different for Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
- Sarah and Abraham - Jews Abraham and Hagar - Muslims Sarah and Abraham - Christians
- What religion do most people in Western South America practice?
- Roman Catholic
- What is the term that describes an attempt to completely eliminate a group of people in a particular country?
- Holocaust
- Why does Morocco want control of Western Sahara?
- due to the discovery of minerals
- What country is known as a welfare state?
- Sweden
- What does OPEC stand for?
- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
- Who did Hitler and the Nazis discriminate against?
- Jews, Gypsies, handicapped, and political opponents
- What is Genocide?
- the planned killing of an entire racial or cultural group
- What caused the United States to get involved in World War II?
- the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- How is deforestation threatening the life of Native Americans who live in the rain forest?
- it is difficult to follow their traditional ways of life