Terms for Europe Summative Assessments

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Peninsula

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a body of land surrounded on three sides by water

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Region

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an area of land that shares common human and/or physical characteristics

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Democracy

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a form of government ruled by the people; citizens elect representatives to govern them

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Communism

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a political and economic system with government rule by a single party; government owns all resources

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Alliances

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a union or agreement between two or more countries or groups

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Ethnic Group

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a group of people who share a distinct language, culture, & identity

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Urbanization

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the process through which cities grow as more people move from rural areas to cities

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Economy

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the way goods and services are produced and consumed

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Market Economy

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private businesses decide what to produce and people are free to buy what they want

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Supply & Demand

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the amount of something that is available compared to how much people want it; market forces that influence price