CHAPTER13 Guided Reading Activity - Neil Hokanson

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13 ,,,, 13-1 The Baltic Republics

DIRECTIONS: Outlining Reading the section and completing the outline below will help you learn more about the Baltic republics. Use your textbook to fill in the blanks.

I. Baltic republics, north to south-- , , Lithuania A. From 1940 to early 1990s, ruled by B. Today democracies with enterprise

II. Estonia--capital city is _______________ A. Low plains, forests, and cover the land B. Sandy on Baltic seacoast C. Climate is moderated by mild winds D. Economy based mostly on ; some farming E. Produces oil from deposits of F. People--64 percent with ties to Finns; 30 percent

III. Latvia--capital city is A. Coastal plains, low hills, and

B. climate, like

Estonia's, moderated by sea

C. Growing center on Baltic coast; factories, farming

D. People--53 percent , 33 percent ; most live in cities

IV. Lithuania--capital city is A. In size and , largest of Baltic republics

B. Forested hills and flat C. Industrial economy with some

D. 80 percent of people are

; most live in E. Main faith is , unlike Latvia and Estonia

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13 ,,,, 13-2 Poland

DIRECTIONS: Reading for Accuracy Reading the section and completing the activity below will help you learn more about the country of Poland. Use your textbook to decide if a statement is true or false. Write T or F and write each false statement correctly.

1. Poland has been an independent country from the 1700s until recently.

6. In Wieliczka are the world's oldest working coal mines.

2. Poland has sandy beaches and ports on the Black Sea.

3. Most of Poland lies on the North European Plain, but northern Poland also has mountains, lakes, forests, and swamps.

4. Western Poland's border is formed by the Sudeten Mountains and Carpathian Mountains, where Vistula Lake is located.

5. Western Poland, far inland, has a humid continental climate, while eastern Poland has a marine west coast climate.

7. The economy of Poland is based on mining and manufacturing, but trade is limited by lack of a seacoast.

8. A challenge remaining after the end to communism is that of improving the environment.

9. Most of Poland's people speak Polish, use the Cyrillic alphabet, and are Poles, a Slavic people.

10. Poland has mountains and other natural defenses that have protected it during wars in Europe.

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13 ,,,, 13-3 Hungary

DIRECTIONS: Summarizing Reading the section and completing the summaries below will help you learn more about the country of Hungary. Use your textbook to fill in the blanks.

Hungary, east of (1) , is a landlocked country that depends on the

(2) for transportation and trade. The land is mostly

highlands and (3) ,

including the Great (4) Plain in the east. With rivers and small

(5) , this land is excellent

for grazing and (6) . Across the Danube to the west is the region called

(7) . This vacation region

has hills, valleys, (8) , and one of Europe's largest lakes,

(9) . The

(10) Mountains, with forests, rock formations, and underground

(11) rise in the north.

Hungary has a (12)

climate.

Hungary's main economic activities are

(13) and manufacturing. Factories make steel, textiles, chemicals, and

(14) . Today, free enterprise is growing with help from foreign

(15) . From 1940 to 1990, the economy was under

(16) control.

Unlike the many Slavic peoples in eastern Europe, most of Hungary's people are

Hungarians, or (17) , whose ancestors came to Europe from central

(18) over 1,000 years ago. More than half are Roman Catholic, while one

quarter are (19) . More than half live in cities, such as

(20) the capital. This city, divided by the Danube, is really two cities: historic Buda and industrial

(21) .

Hungarians enjoy hearty foods, such as

(22) .

(23) is a favorite seasoning.

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13 ,,,, 13-4 The Czech Republic and Slovakia

DIRECTIONS: Outlining Reading the section and completing the outline below will help you learn more about the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Use your textbook to fill in the blanks.

I. Czech Republic and Slovakia A. In past, under control as country of B. In , peacefully ended communist rule C. In 1992 split into Slovakia and

II. Czech Republic--capital city is A. East of ; south of B. In west and north, with spas and nature C. In south and east, rolling hills and low fertile 1. Farming and major centers 2. Rivers such as the and D. Under communism, economy based on

E. Today's economy is free

system; more service industries

F. People--most belong to

ethnic group called Czechs

1. Most live in cities and

2. Have standard of living

III. Slovakia--capital city is

A. To the of Czech Republic

B. The Mountains cover most of the north

C. The south has farms and

on lowlands and plains

D. Economy mainly based on

; increasing service industries

E. are largest ethnic

group; second largest

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13 ,,,, 13-5 The Balkan Countries

DIRECTIONS: Answering Questions Reading the section and completing the questions below will help you learn more about the Balkan countries. Use your textbook to answer the questions.

1. Where is the Balkan region and what countries make up the region?

2. Describe the landscape of the countries that formerly made up Yugoslavia.

3. List the names of the five independent republics that formerly made up Yugoslavia and state one fact about each republic that helps set it apart from the others.

4. Describe the location and landscape of Romania.

5. How has manufacturing changed in Romania under the free enterprise economy?

6. What is unique about the ethnic heritage of Romania's people?

7. What landforms are found in Bulgaria?

8. Describe Bulgaria's people.

9. Where is Albania located and what landforms dominate the country?

10. Compare the economies of Bulgaria and Albania.

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