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What was one effect of the end of Communism in Russia and Eastern Europe?

• Countries started to have democratic elections

• The governments took control of industrial assets and property

• Numerous dictators took over the region

• Russia sent more astronauts into space using new technology from NASA

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The USA bought Alaska from....

• Russia

• Japan

• Canada

• Spain

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Which country/region has the best land for farming?

• Ukraine

• Siberia

• Norway

• Sweden

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Where is the tundra biome found?

• Northern Russia

• Romania

• Ukraine

• Denmark

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What is one function of The European Union (EU)?

• It facilitates free trade

• The member countries agree to defend each other against Russia

• It works to have lower property taxes in Europe

• To make sure unions in Europe give workers higher wages

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TRUE OR FALSE: England and The United Kingdom are the same thing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which of the following is NOT part of The United Kingdom?

• Ireland

• Scotland

• England

• Wales

Multiple Select

How are absolute monarchies and constitutional monarchies different? Select TWO correct answers

• In an absolute monarchy, the king/queen has more power.

• In a constitutional monarchy, the king/queen is a figurehead with not very much real power.

• Absolute monarchies are more common than constitutional monarchies. Over 75% of the monarchies in the world are constitutional monarchies.

• An absolute monarchy is lead by a king and not a queen.

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What is gerrymandering?

• When strange shaped districts are created to influence the balance of power

• When a jury is influenced by the news media

• When a district's representation is based on the population of the district, not a standard number

• The mandering of gerry based on the system of government in a country

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Looking at this map, do you think gerrymandering is a problem in The United Kingdom?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't know what gerrymandering is

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What is one difference between the UK Parliament of US Congress?

• The UK Parliament has more members

• The US Congress has more members

• The UK Parliament only has senators

• The US Congress only has a House of Commons. There is no House of Lords.

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What is one example of the difference between the American president's power and the King of The UK's power?

• The president can veto laws

• The king usually vetoes laws and it's difficult to pass legislation

• The American president cannot be arrested

• A president always signs bills into law

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What was one effect of William The Conqueror's reign?

• English and French mixed to create Middle English

• Almost all of Europe was controlled by the English and they became very rich

• The Irish invaded England and Irish became the most common language

• The Spanish Empire's land increased by over 50%

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How many people died during the Irish Potato Famine?

• 1 - 1.5 million

• 800,000

• 3 million

• 100,000 - 500,000

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Why is football called soccer in the USA?

• American Football developed independently around the same time

• Americans didn't like the word football

• Anti-British sentiment fueled a negative reaction against the British

• American president Grover Cleveland chose the name Soccer because he thought it sounded better

Multiple Choice

What are chips in The UK?

• French Fries

• Potato Chips

• Cookies

• Pretzels

Open Ended

What are your thoughts on these different words?