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West Central Europe
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1
Which country was once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire?
France
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
2
What does it mean to be a cosmopolitan city?
very modern.
many foreign influences.
old fashioned.
expensive and luxurious.
3
During World War II, France and the Benelux countries were invaded by
Germany.
Russia.
Austria.
Poland.
4
How does Switzerland get people to join the army?
Male military draft
All male citizens must serve
Pay for the services of male citizens
Government incentives
5
Which city is NOT a highly urbanized and industrialized area in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam.
the Hague.
Bern.
Rotterdam.
6
When is the name of the important fall festival in Germany?
Bach-toberfest
Christmas
Oktoberfest
Lent
7
The purpose of the Berlin Wall was to prevent
East Germans from fleeing to France.
East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin.
West Germans from fleeing to Poland.
West Germans from fleeing to East Berlin.
8
Which body of water does not border the West-Central region?
the North Sea
the English Channel
the Atlantic Ocean
the Adriatic Sea
9
What is the name of the highest peak in the Alps?
Mount Massif
Mount Everest
Mont Bliss
Mout Blanc
10
Where would you find the famous landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral?
Amsterdam Netherlands
Rome Italy
Brussels Germany
Paris France
11
The land of the Netherlands is mostly
hilly and rugged.
mountainous.
low and flat.
uplands
12
When did the French build their colonial empire?
1500's to 1700's
1500's to 1800's
1400's to 1600's
1400s to 1700's
13
William the Conqueror became king when the Normans took over
Belgium.
France.
Germany.
England.
14
Bach and Beethoven are examples of famous
Germany chemist
German classical composers.
German writers
German engineers.
15
The Alps are _________________________.
lower than the Pyrenees.
rich in natural gas.
part of a different mountain system than the Pyrenees.
the highest mountains in Europe.
16
When did the French Revolution begin?
Being occupied by Germany before World War I
The bombing of a French port
The Charlemagne over threw the French Monarchy
Storming and destruction of the Bastille
17
Which West-Central European country has world famous chefs and cooking schools?
The Netherlands
France
Austria
Germany
18
Shortly after World War II, which alliance did the Benelux countries joined for protection?
The North American Treaty Alliance
The European Union
the Union of Europe.
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
19
All of the following countries belong to the European Union except
Germany.
Switzerland.
France.
Luxembourg.
20
What landform stretches from the Atlantic coast into Eastern Europe?
Northern European Plain
Balkan Peninsula
Alps
Jura Mountains
21
What group conquered much of Gaul after Roman rule ended in the AD 400s?
the Celts
the Franks
the Normans
the Walloons
22
West-Central Europe’s marine west coast climate is a key natural resource for
farming.
fishing.
raising livestock.
industry.
23
The Protestant Reformation was started by a
German chancellor in 1752
German Hitler supporter in 1914.
German protester in 1796.
German monk in 1517.
24
Which Frankish ruler built a large Christian Empire?
William the Conqueror
Martin Luther
King Arthur
Charlemagne
25
Which countries are known as the 'Low Countries'?
The Iberian Countries
The Alpine Countries
The Benelux Countries
The Balkan Countries
26
Which event triggered the start of World War II?
Germany conquered most of Europe.
Germany invading the Benelux countries
Germany having to pay for World War I damages
Germany attacked Poland.
27
What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria?
mountains
plateau
uplands
plains
28
Germany’s economy is based on
banking.
industry.
farming.
tourism.
29
The leading agricultural producer in the European Union is
Germany.
France.
Austria.
the Netherlands
30
When did Napoleon take power in France?
After the French Revolution
During the French Colonial Empire
After the Roman Empire
Before the Franks too over
31
What architectural style has high pointed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and tall towers?
Frankish
Gothic
Roman
Norman
32
Which river runs through Vienna?
Seine River
Rhone River
Rhine River
Danube River
33
What is the name of the time period when people would use reason to improve society?
French Impressionist era
French Revoultion
French Renaissance
The Enlightement
34
When did Prussia unite the loose association of small states in Germany into one nation?
1871
the 1500s
the 400s
1990
35
What industry employs more than half of Austria’s workforce?
mining
service
trade
manufacturing
