Europe / Russia January 2026

How would you compare Russia's economy to the U.S.A.'s economy on an economic continuum? Click on the picture. TEKS 6.7B

Compared to the U.S.A., Russia's economy would be letter _______________.

• A = command / communist / control

• B = MIXED area, but on the command / communist / control side

• C = MIXED area, but on the free market/ free enterprise side

• D = free market / free enterprise

What is a communist or command economy?

• tourism (service industry)

• a king

• government makes all the economic decisions; government owns factories; government makes prices decisions

• • The market, through the forces of supply and demand, determines what, how, and for whom goods and services are produced; government is not very involved

Look at the economic continuum. Where would you place U.S.A.? TEKS 6.7B

• letter B = mixed economy, but on the command / control / communist side

• letter C = mixed economy, but on the free market/free enterprise side

• letter A = command / control / communist

• letter D = free market / free enterprise

TEKS 6.4A: Europe has a strong economy. Which geographic factors are responsible for the location of economic activities in Europe?

• valleys

• deserts

• port cities, access to oceans / seas (water), harbors, RIVERS

• mountains

What is a service?

• computer

• apple

• tourism (going to visit a place for a vacation)

• car

READ:

During the colonial period, which lasted from the 16th century until the mid-20th century, France controlled many countries, particularly in North Africa. TEKS 1A, 13C

ANSWER:

What is colonialism?

• when one country controls another country

• natural resource

• service industry: tourism (going on vacation somewhere)

• mixed economy

READ:

Many of the people who moved to France from these former colonies are Muslims. Islam is a religion practiced by millions of people around the world. In France, the Muslim community is one of the largest religious minority groups. They have brought their traditions, food, and customs, adding to France's multicultural society. TEKS 1A, 13C

ANSWER:

How would you describe France's culture?

• service industry: Tourism

• one culture

• multicultural

• no culture

READ:

The debate over the hijab in France is not just about a piece of clothing. It's about how a country with a diverse population balances different beliefs and customs. It also shows how France's colonial past still influences its society today. The laws about the hijab have led to discussions about religious freedom, cultural diversity, and what it means to be French. TEKS 1A, 13C

ANSWER:

How would you explain how France is living with their diverse, multicultural society?

• Rhine River is in Germany

•  European countries, like France, are still dealing with some of the consequences of their colonial pasts, especially when it comes to the challenges of living in a multicultural society.

• natural resources like oil and timber are important tot he Russian economy

• St. Basil's Cathedral in Russia shows architecture and art of Russia's culture

TEKS: 13(D) Which two countries are currently at war in Europe?

Pick 2!

• Russia

• Ukraine

• France

• Germany

What country is red on the map of Europe? TEKS 3(D)

• Russia

• Ukraine

• Norway

• United Kingdom