Early Norway: Terrain, Climate, and History

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<p>Banking crisis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seafood and game, particularly reindeer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Migration Period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Black Death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Norway declared independence and adopted a constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The period in Norway's history when Vikings were prominent, marked by seafaring, trade, and raids.

A drastic reduction in the Norwegian population in the 14th century caused by outbreaks of a deadly disease.

The 14th century union between Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.

The process of adopting Protestant Christianity in Norway, influenced by Denmark in 1537.

The period when Norway was ruled by Denmark and the Norwegian monarch held absolute power.

The Norwegian constitution adopted in 1814, signifying a move towards independence.

The period (1814–1905) where Norway was in a personal union with Sweden, sharing the Swedish king but retaining its own institutions.

The period beginning in the 1840s where Norway experienced industrial growth and technological advancements.

Parliamentarism is a system of government where the executive branch (the government) is accountable to the legislative branch (parliament). In Norway, this system was established in 1884 when King Oscar II appointed Johan Sverdrup as prime minister.

Norway's union with Sweden ended in 1905, allowing Norway to become an independent nation. This event marked a significant step towards Norway's self-governance.

Norway experienced a period of economic growth and prosperity in the early 20th century, primarily driven by its shipping industry and the development of hydropower.

During World War II, Germany occupied Norway from 1940 to 1945. This occupation had a significant impact on the country and its people.

The discovery of oil in Norway in 1969 transformed the country's economy, bringing immense wealth and solidifying its position as a major oil exporter. This economic boom led to a period of prosperity and social welfare improvements.