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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why are Western Europe’s rivers essential to its economy?
The rivers are scenic and attract many tourists.
Western Europe’s rivers create political boundaries.
The rivers provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods.
Fishing is the main industry in Western Europe.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which climate zones are in Western Europe?
Choose all answers that are correct.
high altitude
tundra
humid continental
Mediterranean
marine west coast
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which natural resource is most important to the economy of Western Europe today?
coal
gold
iron ore
oil
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the economy of Western Europe change after the Crusades?
Choose all answers that are correct.
Small villages disappeared as workers moved to cities.
Increased trade created a merchant class.
Skilled workers formed guilds.
The Catholic Church controlled trade routes.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which cause contributed to both World War I and World War II ?
competition for increased economic power
some nations’ desire to expand territory
the belief in a superior race
a mission to spread the Catholic faith
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which changes resulted from the Industrial Revolution?
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Goods became cheaper and more plentiful.
Many people left rural areas to work in the cities.
New technology caused unemployment among farmworkers.
The standard of living declined in western nations.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which cultural contributions come from Western Europe?
Choose all answers that are correct.
literature, including William Shakespeare’s plays
musical compositions such as those from Bach and Schubert
sports, including baseball and lacrosse
dances such as the samba
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the European Union is true?
The group of European countries shares a government.
Any country willing to eliminate tariffs may become a member.
The major goal is to strengthen trade within Europe.
It controls the economies of member countries.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which religion is most widespread in Western Europe?
Islam
Catholicism
Baptist
Judaism
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which challenges does the European Union face today?
Choose all answers that are correct.
competition from countries with larger economies
a lack of members
an aging population
members with weak economies
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why do people immigrate to Western Europe?
The climate in Western Europe is enjoyable.
Western Europe offers an escape from political oppression.
Western Europe has no limits on immigration.
Western Europe’s command economy ensures people will have jobs.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which advantages are created by the European Union?
Choose all answers that are correct.
Inflation keeps prices for exports high.
People within the European Union can cross borders freely.
Economic growth remains strong in all member countries.
People can be employed in their own country or in a member country.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which resources are found in Southern Europe?
Choose all answers that are correct.
zinc
olives
grapes
fish
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which term refers to South Asia’s unique geographical position in Asia?
atoll
alluvial plain
subcontinent
delta
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statements describe the influence of the Enlightenment?
Choose all answers that are correct.
Many people began to use reason and observation in studying the world.
Political thinkers concluded that government is a contract between ordinary people and a ruler.
Religious leaders called for wars to regain Christian control of Jerusalem.
Philosophers sought ways to make society better.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which landform is widespread in both Northern and Southern Europe?
rolling hills
plains
plateaus
mountains
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which events started the Renaissance?
Choose all answers that are correct.
division of the Catholic Church
interest in ancient Greek and Roman writings
invention of a practical printing press
collapse of the eastern Roman Empire
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which early civilizations made lasting political contributions to world culture?
Choose all answers that are correct.
Greeks
Moors
Romans
Vikings
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between religions practiced in Northern and in Southern Europe?
Northern Europe is mostly Protestant and Southern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox.
Northern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox and Southern Europe is mostly Protestant.
Northern Europe is mostly Protestant and Greek Orthodox and Southern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic.
Northern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic and Southern Europe is mostly Protestant and Greek Orthodox.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which benefits are usually provided under welfare capitalism?
Choose all answers that are correct.
education
housing
job placement
health care
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which event resulted from the 2008 financial crisis?
Most of Greece’s olive orchards failed.
Three of Iceland’s largest banks failed.
Norway’s whaling industry disappeared.
Spain declared bankruptcy.
- 22. Multiple Choice
European Union laws cover which areas among member nations?
Choose all answers that are correct.
use of natural resources
decisions to declare war
release of pollutants
law enforcement and security
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which factor contributed to the fall of communism in the Soviet Union?
war with the United States
the election of Vladimir Putin
the policies of glasnost and perestroika
strikes and reforms in satellite countries
- 24. Multiple Choice
How did Russia’s new free-market economy affect the average Russian?
More goods became available soon after the command economy fell.
The average Russian's standard of living changed very little.
The price of goods and services decreased with competition.
Many average Russians were able to own their own businesses.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which economic challenge does Eastern Europe face today?
pressure to join the European Union
labor shortages
lack of modernized industries
no markets for its goods
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