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Chapter 11: Western Europe Review
Chapter 11: Western Europe Review
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Review of Western Europe
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1
Explain why Western Europe's economy is considered to be postindustrial?
most important products are exported to other countries
agricultural is more important than manufacturing
more people work in service jobs than manufacturing
most workers are employed by small businesses
2
Explain how the Industrial Revolution affected Britain's businesses and population.
machines began doing the work the human did
robots began taking over
the assembly line was created
more people were born
3
What was the biggest the biggest impact of the Industrial Revolution?
people attended church more often
many people moved from rural to urban areas
it became cheaper to manufacture goods
prices of materials rose
4
Explain how Europe is helping to combat air pollution?
people travel by bicycle
everyone walks everywhere
they created a high-speed rail system that people use
no cars are allowed at all
5
Which body of water lies along Britain's east coast?
English Channel
Baltic Sea
Atlantic Ocean
North Sea
6
Explain the purpose of the European Economic Community, which was created in 1958?
to build industry in underdeveloped countries
to fund peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East
to create a global currency among all nations
to make trade among its member nations easier
7
Which statement most accurately describes John Locke's belief about government?
rulers fail to rule wisely, people remove them from office
ruler must have absolute power over people
best form of government is a mix of socialism/feudalism
best form of government is a contract between ruler/people
8
Which of the following statements accurately explains feudalism?
it began as a away to protect those on pilgrimages
it served to spread Christianity through Western Eurorpe
it marked the end of Medieval Age
kings gave land to nobles for their military service
9
Explain why the Middle Ages were given their name?
neither young or old
refer the midpoint of civilization's history
a transition period between ancient and modern times
came before the Dark Ages
10
Explain how the population was affected during WWII?
several were captured and died overseas
lots of babies were born during the war
more civilians than military forces died
no one died, everyone came home
11
Which of the following is accurate about the Hundred Years War?
it was a war between Spain and England
resulted from differences between Catholics and Protestants
lasted less than 100 years
contributed to the spread of Black Death
12
Which of the following would be an example of a secondary economic activity?
lawyer
doctor
miner
paper manufacturer
13
Which forces shaped the North European Plain during the last ice age?
tsunamis
ice sheets
volcanoes
earthquakes
14
Which features are typical of a marine west coast climate?
very hot days and very cool evenings
warm days and warm evenings
hot summers and cold winters
cool summers and mild winters
15
Which service industry do most Western Europeans work in?
service
tourism
agricultural
teaching
16
What technology did the Romans bring with them that transported water cities and towns?
aqueducts
bridges
the Chunnel
concrete roads
17
Which of the following refers to a plan that keeps its needle-shaped leaves?
herbivore
Alps
coniferous
deciduous
18
What is one reason that France is Western Europe's leading agricultures producer?
France devotes more land to agriculture
France receives more rain
France has a drier climate
France imports more grain
19
Explain why mainland Europe has a wider variety of plant life than of the British Isles?
mainland Europe receives more rain than the British Isles
British Isles's climate is more diverse than mainland Europe
the British Isles have a warmer climate than mainland Europe
mainland Europe has a more diverse climate
20
According to the Treaty of Versailles, which losing country had to pay more in reparations?
France
Germany
United States
Switzerland
21
Which of the following causes the summers in southern France to be hot and dry?
the Westerlies, which take all the moisture northward
the Mediterranean Sea, which moderates the climate
the Azores High, which pushes moist air northward
the Alps, which put southern France in a rain shadow
22
Which statement describes a way in which the European Union has benefitted its member nations?
promoted agriculture as a substitute for manufacturing
converted European currencies to US dollars
the EU has helped members compete with larger economies
shielded member nations from trading w/ parts of the world
23
Switzerland uses its rivers to produce hydroelectricity for how much of its electricity needs?
less than 10 percent
less than 25 percent
more than 50 percent
100 percent
24
Which of the following would be an example of a primary economic activity?
accountant
farmer
singer
waitress
25
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary economic activity?
miner
singer
farmer
assembly line worker
26
The Dutch used dikes to reclaim flooded land. Explain why.
the land was used to build levees there would be no flooding
walls that trap water, catfish can be farmed
Netherlands is below sea level, dikes reclaim land from sea
the Dutch use the rich land to plant cotton
