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Understanding WWII, the European Union, and USSR Geography

This educational content delves into the impactful historical events of World War II and their influence on Europe’s geography and modern developments, including the formation of the European Union (EU). It covers significant topics such as the division of Germany, the persecution of Jews and disabled individuals by the Nazis, the concept of a command economy under a dictator, and the impact of treaties on cooperation in Europe. Additionally, it explores cultural differences and similarities among Europe’s major religions, as well as the geographical features that shape this continent.

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Understanding WWII, the European Union, and USSR Geography

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  1. WW II European Union Geography U.S.S.R. Republics 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

  2. This country was divided in half.

  3. What is Germany?

  4. Jews, mentally ill people, and those disabled.

  5. Who were those that Hitler persecuted?

  6. Nazis arrested them because of their ethnic background & religious beliefs.

  7. Who were the Jews?

  8. Poetry, paintings, and lyrics to songs.

  9. What are peaceful ways to protest?

  10. Under a dictator, East Germany had this type of economy.

  11. What is a “command”economy?

  12. The EU is an example of _________among cultures.

  13. What is cooperation?

  14. After WWII, these helped bring about more cooperation in Europe.

  15. What are treaties?

  16. This played a part or contributed to the formation of the EU.

  17. What is modern transportation?

  18. This country has a high standard of living (long life expectancy, etc.).

  19. What is France?

  20. Historical events that influenced Europe include the French Revolution, the Holocaust & __.

  21. What is World War II?

  22. This physical feature divides Europe from Asia.

  23. What are the Ural Mountains?

  24. The Ural Mtns block the warm air from the __________.

  25. What is the Gulf Stream?

  26. Climate & geography explain why most cities in Russia are located here.

  27. What is “west”?

  28. Due to Europe being a peninsula of peninsulas, most countries depend on ________.

  29. What is “the sea” (for their livelihood)?

  30. Where people settled in Russia was affected by this.

  31. What is a “harsh climate”?

  32. He introduced communism & established the U.S.S.R.

  33. Who is Vladimir Lenin?

  34. The 2 languages spoken in Kazakhstan are Kazak & ___.

  35. What is“Russian”?

  36. The lack of (or scarcity of) goods & services caused the U.S.S.R. to __ in the 1980s and 1990s.

  37. What is “modernize” its economy?

  38. Under Lenin, Soviets lived under this type of government.

  39. What is“totalitarian”?

  40. This liberty is NOT allowed by an unlimited government.

  41. What isfree speech?

  42. Many independent republics were once part of ___.

  43. What isthe U.S.S.R.?

  44. Imperialism led to colonies; people now may ______ back to Europe .

  45. What is “immigrate”?

  46. Major religions in Europe have _____ but they also have characteristics in common.

  47. What is “differences”?

  48. A human modification between France & Great Britain.

  49. What is the “Chunnel”?

  50. France’s economy falls _____ SocialismandFree Enterprise.

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