This worksheet introduces the historical and political changes in Central Europe and can be used to teach history and geography-related modules. The activity is organized around the video that outlines major historical events that led to the fall of the empires after World War I, studies some causes of World War II, and demonstrates how new states emerged. Tasks help develop listening comprehension: listening for the gist, listening for specific information, gap-filling activities. Assignments develop grammar competence in the use of articles with the names of the countries.