Eastern Europe Geography Flashcard

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What is the primary reason for the presence of large forests along the Baltic coast?

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Because of its climate

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How did Poland successfully transition away from Communist rule?

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By holding free elections

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Which statement is true about the independence of Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova? Options: Most people in these countries are Roman Catholic. These countries gained their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. People in these countries refer to themselves as Magyars. These countries have long had ties with Western Europe.

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These countries gained their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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What distinguishes present-day Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic from Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova?

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These countries belong to the EU.

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In what way is Belarus different from its neighboring countries in inland Eastern Europe?

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It is a dictatorship.

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Why did international troops intervene in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995? Options: To protect the Roma, To reunite Yugoslavia, To stop ethnic cleansing, To support economic development

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To stop ethnic cleansing

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What is the significance of the Baltic Sea in Eastern Europe?

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It is an important trade route.

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What economic challenge have Poland and the Baltic Republics faced?

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A lack of decent infrastructure

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What major event in 1991 significantly impacted the countries of inland Eastern Europe?

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The collapse of the Soviet Union

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What allowed the Balkan Peninsula countries to establish their own kingdoms?

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The end of Ottoman rule