Which BEST describes the languages spoken in the dark shaded region?

The languages spoken here are based on Latin.

What message is being expressed?

the people’s desire for reunification

Which would make the BEST title for the chart?

Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany

Based on this information, which is the BEST place for Sebastian to move?

United Kingdom, because of its large coastline for him to fish

Why does Germany have easy access to trade?

Germany is on the Atlantic Ocean.

What is the MOST LIKELY cause of the scientist's strange discoveries?

acid rain caused by industrial pollution

Which statement is BEST supported by the graph?

Unemployment rates in Germany increased after WWI

Based on these maps, what conclusion can be drawn?

The United Kingdom has a higher population density than Russia.

How can the local government in London lessen the amount of smog in the city?

by improving public transportation in London

Pollution from which source causes acid rain in Germany?

coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom

Which of the following would BEST replace the “Solution” in the chart?

Power sources change to renewable resources.

What caused many of the economic problems that the Soviet Union faced at the time?

The Soviet Union spent too much money on its military.

In which country would Nataly be able to achieve these goals once she finishes medical school?

West Germany, to open her own medical business and be involved in politics

What was the Iron Curtain?

A symbolic division between the USSR's communist ideas and democratic ideas

Where should MIchelle move her company and why?

Germany, because several luxury automakers are located there

Which geographic feature helped the United Kingdom become a leader in international trade?

long coastlines with natural harbors due to being an island

Which conclusion can be made about the effects of German reunification on the Soviet Union?

It became a symbol for the end of the Cold War.

How did this event contribute to the end of the Cold War?

by allowing a freer flow of ideas across the Eastern and Western Blocs

What effect does this have?

The population is more crowded in urban areas.

Though acid rain concerns the German people, why might German leaders resist passing strict environmental laws?

The German economy relies on manufacturing.

How would geography lead to the diversity of European languages?

Cultures were separated by physical features.

Which event do all of these quotes relate?

the collapse of the Soviet Union

How has the geography and climate of Russia influenced the way that Aleksander lives and does business?

West has a milder climate than the East; there are more resources in east

What was the primary conflict between the two superpowers of the Cold War?

different ideas of government and economics

Which BEST describes these alternative forms of energy?

They are alternatives to burning fossil fuels which cause air pollution

Which quote would be MOST LIKELY to have been said by someone living in Germany after the Great War (WWI)?

“The restrictions from the treaty punish our country too much.

What effect does the pictured geographical feature have on northern Europe?

brings warm waters which create mild winters

Why is acid rain in Germany of concern to all of Europe?

because of the close proximity of European nations to one another

Which conclusion can be drawn from the political cartoon?

The United States feared the spread of communism by the Soviet Union.

Which of the following would BEST replace the “Solution” in the chart?

Use hydroelectric, solar, and wind power.

How can Pippa help her community reduce local air pollution?

She can start a bicycle-sharing program to lower vehicle traffic.

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1
Which BEST describes the languages spoken in the dark shaded region?
It has the largest land area of all of the European languages.
The languages spoken here are written with the Cyrillic alphabet.
It contains the most diverse languages in Europe.
The languages spoken here are based on Latin.
2
If Frank was exploring the Pyrenees Mountains in Southwestern Europe, what language group would he MOST LIKELY encounter
Germanic
Romance
Latin
Slavic
3
What message is being expressed?
the people’s desire for continued division
the people’s desire for a third World War
the people’s desire for reunification
the people’s desire for a new leader
4
Which would make the BEST title for the chart?
Effects of the Rise of Communism
Effects of the Rise of Nazism
Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany
Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Great Britain
5
In this cartoon, what belief is being expressed?
Nationalism
Communism
Monotheism
Anti-Semitism
6
Based on this information, which is the BEST place for Sebastian to move?
Italy, because it is the closest European country to the United States
United Kingdom, because of its large coastline for him to fish
Germany, because it has many international airports for travel
Russia, because of its mild temperatures and abundant rainfall
7
Why does Germany have easy access to trade?
Germany is on the Atlantic Ocean.
Germany is in the center of the continent.
Germany is the leader of Europe.
Germany is the largest country in Europe.
8
What is the MOST LIKELY cause of the scientist's strange discoveries?
air pollution caused by fossil fuel emissions
soil contamination from chemical fertilizers
acid rain caused by industrial pollution
radiation poisoning caused by nuclear fallout
9
Which statement is BEST supported by the graph?
Unemployment rates in Germany were not affected by WWI
Unemployment rates in Germany doubled after WWI
Unemployment rates in Germany decreased after WWI
Unemployment rates in Germany increased after WWI
10
What event BEST completes the flowchart?
Germany becomes a communist country
tensions in the Cold War rise
Germany loses WWII
the Cold War ends
11
Based on these maps, what conclusion can be drawn?
Russia has a higher population density than the United Kingdom
Russia has a much smaller territory.
The United Kingdom has a higher population density than Russia.
Russia has a climate that is better for agriculture.
12
How can the local government in London lessen the amount of smog in the city?
by banning farming in the area around London
by banning fishing in the River Thames
by cleaning up pollution in the River Thames
by improving public transportation in London
13
Pollution from which source causes acid rain in Germany?
coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom
urban sprawl in Spain
nuclear activity in Ukraine
unsustainable farming practices in Italy
14
Which of the following would BEST replace the “Solution” in the chart?
Acid rain formed over Russia.
Power sources change to renewable resources.
Radiation spreads across Europe.
Solar panels are removed around the world.
15
In addition to Ukrainian, which language is MOST likely spoken in Ukraine?
French
Spanish
German
Russian
16
What caused many of the economic problems that the Soviet Union faced at the time?
The Soviet Union did not regulate its economy.
The Soviet Union discouraged industrialization.
The Soviet Union spent too much money on its military.
The Soviet Union lacked access to natural resources.
17
In which country would Nataly be able to achieve these goals once she finishes medical school?
East Germany, because she will be able to open her own medical business
East Germany, to give medical help to more low-income families
West Germany, to open her own medical business and be involved in politics
West Germany, to make more money and afford a bigger house
18
To which country should Jonathan move?
Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
Russia
19
What was the Iron Curtain?
A symbolic division between the USSR's communist ideas and democratic ideas
Divided germany into communist east and democratic west
A curtain made of Iron that divided Europe
A wall that separated communism and Democracy in Europe
20
How are the statements in the table related?
Revolution
Anti-Semitism
Communism
Propaganda
21
What BEST completes the chart?
World War I
Hyperinflation
Rise of Nazism
Unemployment
22
Where should MIchelle move her company and why?
Russia, because of its well-maintained roads and car industry
United Kingdom, because there are many luxury automobile dealerships
Italy, because of its favorable climate for manufacturing and low tariffs
Germany, because several luxury automakers are located there
23
Which geographic feature helped the United Kingdom become a leader in international trade?
shared borders with many countries
large areas of high-quality farmland
mines full of gem-quality diamonds
long coastlines with natural harbors due to being an island
24
Which language will Gianni choose to learn?
French
English
German
Russian
25
Which conclusion can be made about the effects of German reunification on the Soviet Union?
It became a symbol for the end of the Cold War.
It began a time period of distrust and misunderstanding.
It showed that the Soviet Union had won the Cold War.
It marked the end of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the Iron Curtain.
26
How did this event contribute to the end of the Cold War?
by giving the United States a strategic military partner in Europe
by forcing the Soviet Union to exhaust its resources protecting its borders
by allowing a freer flow of ideas across the Eastern and Western Blocs
by helping communist countries access the goods that they needed
27
What effect does this have?
There is not enough arable land to feed everyone.
The population is more crowded in urban areas.
There is still land available to be claimed.
The population is spread out and less crowded in urban areas.
28
Though acid rain concerns the German people, why might German leaders resist passing strict environmental laws?
The German economy relies on manufacturing.
The German economy relies on mining.
Europe gets most of its electricity from Germany.
Europe gets most of its grain from Germany.
29
How would geography lead to the diversity of European languages?
Cultures required different natural resources.
Cultures were separated by political boundaries.
Cultures refused to interact with each other.
Cultures were separated by physical features.
30
Which event do all of these quotes relate?
the rise of Nationalism
the reunification of Germany
the collapse of the Soviet Union
the end of World War II
31
How has the geography and climate of Russia influenced the way that Aleksander lives and does business?
East has a milder climate than the West; there are more resources in east
Western Russia is not suited to agriculture; Eastern Russia has no ports
West has a milder climate than the East; there are more resources in east
Eastern Russia is not suited to agriculture; Western Russia has no ports
32
What was the primary conflict between the two superpowers of the Cold War?
the need for more land to feed their people
different ideas of government and economics
the need to rebuild their countries
different religious beliefs
33
Which BEST describes these alternative forms of energy?
They have been useful in the past but are no longer in use today
They are alternatives to burning fossil fuels which cause air pollution
They cost too much to be considered for use
They increase the damage to the environment
34
Which quote would be MOST LIKELY to have been said by someone living in Germany after the Great War (WWI)?
“The restrictions from the Treaty make our country stronger.”
“The war is over, so finding a job should be easy now.”
“The war is over, so we have to take care of our soldiers.
“The restrictions from the treaty punish our country too much.
35
What effect does the pictured geographical feature have on northern Europe?
provides excellent fishing conditions
causes droughts in the European Plain
brings warm waters which create mild winters
prevents hurricanes from forming
36
What event would best complete the chart?
Germany’s reunification
Germany’s division into East and West
World War I
World War II
37
Why is acid rain in Germany of concern to all of Europe?
because of the increase in potential for extreme weather
because of reduced trade for important German resources
because of the reliance of European nations on German water supplies
because of the close proximity of European nations to one another
38
Which conclusion can be drawn from the political cartoon?
The Soviet Union fought against the United States during WWII.
The Soviet Union wanted to spread capitalism around the world.
The United States feared the spread of communism by the Soviet Union.
The United States and the Soviet Union both wanted to spread communism.
39
Which of the following would BEST replace the “Solution” in the chart?
Work with Ukraine to clean up areas of high radiation.
Have all children tested for asthma every year by a doctor.
Encourage citizens to increase their emissions output from vehicles.
Use hydroelectric, solar, and wind power.
40
What caused the government to designate the red areas “Confiscated/Closed”?
groundwater contamination
high levels of air pollution
radioactive contamination
high levels of acid rain
41
How can Pippa help her community reduce local air pollution?
She can organize a group to clean and repaint old buildings.
She can talk to local farmers about the dangers of chemical fertilizers.
She can distribute breathing masks on days with heavy pollution.
She can start a bicycle-sharing program to lower vehicle traffic.

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