European Identity and Values - Unity in Diversity

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What is the main topic of Unit 9?

European identity and values (correct)

European history

Economic development in Europe

International relations and intercultural engagement

How many member states are currently in Europe?

30

27 (correct)

25

20

What is a characteristic of European culture?

It is only influenced by Eastern cultures

It is only influenced by Western cultures

It is uniform and monolingual

It is diverse and multilingual (correct)

Who is the lecturer in Unit 9?

Professor Eszter Szilágyi Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the lecture in Unit 9?

To explore European history and its impact on European values Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a characteristic of European countries?

They are all different in culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the programme that this unit is part of?

ERASMUS+ programme Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the FRIENDS programme?

Furthering international relations capacities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of introducing European history in these sections?

To create a sense of European identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'very, very important part of our noteworthy history' mentioned in the text?

Ancient Greece Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key words associated with Ancient Greece?

Culture, Science, Democracy Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of democracy in Ancient Athens?

Free citizens of Athens could vote Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of democracy on the development of science and culture?

It had a fantastic effect on the development of science and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mentioning the European Commission in the text?

To acknowledge their support for the project Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the author's discussion of Ancient Greece?

To demonstrate how Ancient Greece contributed to European identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of people being able to think and create freely in a democratic society?

They are able to create fantastic works of art and develop science Signup and view all the answers

What does the key word 'Empire' imply?

The knowledge of how to make citizens and build a successful society Signup and view all the answers

What was another area of expertise developed by the Romans?

Strategy and military tactics Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Latin language during the Middle Ages?

It was a common language for all European people Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of Christianity in ancient Rome?

It was persecuted Signup and view all the answers

Who proclaimed Christianity as the religion of state?

One of the Roman Caesars Signup and view all the answers

What marked the end of the Roman Empire?

The beginning of the medieval age Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why Christianity is important from the point of view of European values?

It was an important part of European culture and identity Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable contribution of the Romans to art?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Age of Discovery for Europe?

Giant wealth returning to Europe Signup and view all the answers

How did the wealth generated by the Age of Discovery affect some European countries?

It was mostly spent by aristocrats Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Spanish Empire?

It started to decline Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the British Empire during this period?

It experienced rapid growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Eastern European countries during this period?

They supplied agricultural products to Western Europe Signup and view all the answers

What happened to feudalism in Western Europe during this period?

It was replaced by capitalism Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the different rates of development between Western and Eastern Europe?

Eastern Europe remained feudal Signup and view all the answers

Why did Eastern European countries remain feudal?

Because they supplied agricultural products to Western Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the different rates of development for Eastern Europe?

They had a peripheral role in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the development of Western Europe during this period?

It was rapid and industrial Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason why Christianity was important during the medieval period?

It offered safety to people during the barbarian attacks. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the monk movements in medieval Europe?

They were centers of culture and science, promoting development in these areas. Signup and view all the answers

Why did medieval kings find the church important?

Because it legitimized their rule. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason why the Roman Empire collapsed?

Due to the barbarian attacks. Signup and view all the answers

What did the alliance between the church and the state mean for medieval kings?

It meant they had a certain type of legitimation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of cloisters during the hard Barbarian Ages?

They were centers of culture and science. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Christianity important for the development of European values?

Because it promoted the development of science and arts. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the barbarian attacks in medieval Europe?

They led to the collapse of the Roman Empire. Signup and view all the answers