Changes in Political Boundaries and Their Impacts (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What are reasons political boundaries can change?
What are reasons political boundaries can change?
War, revolution, economic collapse, agreements
In what year did Yugoslavia break up into six separate countries?
In what year did Yugoslavia break up into six separate countries?
1992
When was Germany divided into four occupation zones?
When was Germany divided into four occupation zones?
1945
Which power controlled the eastern zone of Germany after WWII?
Which power controlled the eastern zone of Germany after WWII?
Soviet Union
By what year were two distinct German states created?
By what year were two distinct German states created?
1949
In what year was the Berlin Wall built?
In what year was the Berlin Wall built?
1961
What type of economic system did West Germany have?
What type of economic system did West Germany have?
Democratic with market economy
What is collectivisation?
What is collectivisation?
State owns land & rations out food
When was the Berlin Wall opened?
When was the Berlin Wall opened?
9 November 1989
On what date did Germany officially reunite?
On what date did Germany officially reunite?
3 October 1990
In 1990, what % was East Germany's GDP per person compared to West Germany's?
In 1990, what % was East Germany's GDP per person compared to West Germany's?
30%
How did West Germany's population change (in millions)?
How did West Germany's population change (in millions)?
From 51 to 62 million
How many became unemployed in East Germany after reunification?
How many became unemployed in East Germany after reunification?
3 million