1. Europe

2. A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides

3. Located in northern Europe. A very cold region that includes Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

4. The 2 nd smallest continent in land size. Connects to Asia.

5. Competition invented in Ancient Greece. Competed every 4 years. Modern Olympics are based on Greece’s ancient Olympics.

6. Rule by few. Government used in Sparta.

7. Form of government began in Ancient Rome. The citizens elect representatives who make laws and other governmental decisions

8. The language spoken in Ancient Roman civilization. Many English words come from Latin (have Latin “roots”)

9. Documents or artifacts used to study the past (history) which actually come from the time period. These include interviews, letters, newspapers, artifacts, and art.

10. The “borrowing” of traits from one culture by another. When cultures mix, for whatever reason, they affect each other.

11. A type of business activity such as manufacturing.

12. Alliance during World War I that included the U.S., Russia, France, Great Britain, and Italy. They were victorious.

13. Alliance during World War I that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. They were defeated.

14. Dictatorship ruled by Hitler. His regime discriminated against Jews, took away individual rights, and forced men to participate in the military.

15. Allies during World War II that included the United States, Great Britain, France, and Russia. They were victorious.

16. Allies during World War II that included Germany, Italy, and Japan. They were defeated.

17. A cooperative organization of European countries that share the same economic policy.

18. A legislative branch of Great Britain with most of the political power.

19. Excessive patriotism OR a desire for political dependence (especially when one country or region is being controlled by another country)

20. The spreading of ideas, beliefs, and products from one culture to another

21. The line between Western (democratic) Europe and the Soviet (communist) zone of influence (Eastern Europe)