1) Where did the industrial Revolution begin and to where did it spread?
a: it began in Britain due to the abundance of iron ore and coal. it spread to other ares around Europe like Germany, and the united states.

2) What are some characteristics of governments in Northern Europe?
a: Britain has a monarchy with a parliament.
Iceland's parliament is the oldest in the world, they've been meeting since 900 ad.

3) How did conquest influence the languages spoken in Northern Europe?
a: early conquerors spread their languages and religions which has an effect on whats spoken today. 

4) How did the industrial Revolution spur the growth of the British Empire?
a: it led to Britain's navy becoming stronger. their stronger navy allowed them to build ship ports around Europe, spreading their british culture, colonizing, and promoting trade.


5) How did the Reformation affect Northern Europe
a: the churches had a dramatic breakup, christianity and Catholicism going their own separate ways, but they also bickered a lot and killed each-other.

6) Who are some important writers from Northern Europe?
a: Fransesco Petrarca 
    Giovanni Boccaccio 

7) What Northern European country did not join the EU?  Why?
a: Denmark, they wanted to keep their currency.


8) What was the Magna Carta?  Why is it important?
a: the magna carter was a document which gave people of higher class power.

9) What are the countries of Northern Europe? 
a: Iceland, the Faroe islands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the british isles.