The Meaning of Europe Through History
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What was the initial meaning of Europe in Ancient Greece?

  • The geographical area stretching from the Atlantic to the Urals
  • Christianitas
  • The Roman Empire
  • Greece and the conquered areas of Italy (correct)

    • According to the Romans, what did Europe refer to?

  • Greece and the conquered areas of Italy
  • The geographical area stretching from the Atlantic to the Urals
  • The Roman Empire (correct)
  • Christianitas

    • What is the modern geographical definition of Europe?

  • Greece and the conquered areas of Italy
  • The geographical area stretching from the Atlantic to the Urals (correct)
  • Christianitas
  • The Roman Empire

    • What was often overlapped with 'geographical Europe' on a political level?

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

    Why is it difficult to define Europe from a political perspective?

    <p>Absence of defining elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change in the interpretation of Russia as part of Europe?

    <p>'Geographical Europe' exclusion by other European states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the text?

    <p>The political changes in Europe post-war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Turkey initially considered for admission into the European Community?

    <p>To make it the largest country in the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of Turkey's potential EU membership?

    <p>It is not wanted in the EU due to cultural and political reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of the current problem with neighboring countries like the Balkans?

    <p>Lack of clarity about political Europe and EU integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what was the aim of European Integration after World War II?

    <p>To lead to a strongly cooperative Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited as the 'first' federalist philosopher in the text?

    <p>Emannuel Kant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Emannuel Kant believe was necessary to prevent all wars in Europe?

    <p>A world federation based on rational law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kant consider as the first stage towards his idea of perpetual peace?

    <p>Monopolization of force by the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kant's idea of peace entail, according to the text?

    <p>The end of all hostilities through international agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does European Integration refer to, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A set of choices made by some states post-ww2 with the aim of leading to a strongly cooperative Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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