Causes of World War I and World War II

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Which nations were part of the Central Powers in World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and their allies

What was the outcome of World War I for Germany?

Harsh terms imposed by the Allied Powers

Who led Germany in World War II?

Adolf Hitler and the Nazis

What was the Holocaust?

<p>A program of mass murder of European Jews and other minorities carried out by the Nazis</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Allies defeat Germany?

<p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the opening of the Berlin Wall in 1989?

<p>Anti-Communist reforms and protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is the largest producer of agricultural products in Western Europe?

<p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of electricity in France is produced by nuclear plants?

<p>Nearly 75 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major product of the Netherlands in the high-tech industry?

<p>Electronics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the high-speed train in France?

<p>TGV (train à grande vitesse)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What industry does Switzerland specialize in?

<p>Banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which countries in Western Europe are major producers and exporters of dairy products?

<p>Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for Switzerland's specialization in banking?

<p>Refusal to fight in wars</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are three of Europe’s top manufacturing nations in the region?

<p>France, Germany, and the Netherlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major part of the French, Swiss, and Austrian economies due to their varied scenery, mild climate, and historic sites?

<p>Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of goods does Western Europe export to the world?

<p>Luxury goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

Johann Sebastian Bach was a famous composer from Austria.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ludwig van Beethoven continued to write music even after losing his hearing.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jan Vermeer and Rembrandt were famous painters from France.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was known for his musical genius as a child.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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