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Where does Sweden get most of its electricity from?
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Hydroelectric power
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France is a parliamentary republic. This means power split between two… what are the 2 government powers in France?
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The president and parliament
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In what year was East Germany and West Germany reunited?
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1990
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On what Peninsula are Norway and Sweden?
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Scandinavian peninsula
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Once Germany became reunified, what was the capital of the united Germany?
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Berlin
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Parliament has two houses. What are the names of the two houses?
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Senate & National Assembly
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Sweden is a homogenous nation. What does that mean?
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90% of the population or native Swedes
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Under a constitutional monarchy, a king or queen is not the real power. In Sweden's Riksdag who is the leader?
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Prime Minister
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What are the many small islands that dot the Swedish coast call
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skerries
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Metals, minerals, and wood
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What are three things that Sweden exports?
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What does a winner of the Nobel Prize win?
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Fame – a medal -- and money
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What is an ombudsman?
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Swedish government official who protects citizens rights
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What is armed neutrality?
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Country has their own armed forces but does not take sides
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What is hydroelectric power?
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Power generated by water
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What is Impressionism?
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Art style that uses light to create impression of the scene rather than strictly realistic principles
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What is socialism?
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An economic system layer some of the industry is controlled by the government
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What is Sweden's major environmental problem?
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Acid rain
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What is the difference between a command economy and a free market economy?
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"Command = you are told what to do
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What is the name of the King of France?
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There is none
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What is the name of the Swedish parliament?
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Riksdag
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What kind of government does Poland have?
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What kind of government does Sweden have?
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Constitutional monarchy
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What was Solidarity?
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Labor Union
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What were the names of three famous German musical composers?
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Bach, Handel and Beethoven
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When will Sweden become involved in war?
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When it becomes directly attacked
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Where do most Swedish people live?
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80% live in cities
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Which Germany was allied with the United States and had a democratic government?
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West Germany
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Which Germany was more successful economically?
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West Germany
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Who was the first president of France’s 5th Republic?
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Charles de Gaulle
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Lech Wałęsa
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Who was the leader of Solidarity?
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