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West-Central Europe Quiz Review
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1
A hilly region with productive coal fields is the
Northern European Plain
alpine mountain system
Southern Uplands
Central Uplands
2
All of the following countries belong to the European Union EXCEPT
France
Switzerland
Germany
Luxembourg
3
Which of the following accurately describes Berlin today?
It is in ruins from the destruction of World War II
It is a historic city with wide boulevards and many parks
It remains a divided city
It has a poorly planned transportation network
4
What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria?
plateau
mountains
plains
uplands
5
What architectural style has high pointed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and tall towers?
Norman
Gothic
Frankish
Roman
6
From the 1500's to the 1700's
most people in France had a high standard of living
the French Revolution was occurring
France fought a long war with England
France built a colonial empire
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West-Central Europe's marine west coast climate is a key natural resource for
farming
industry
fishing
raising livestock
8
The leading agricultural producer in the European Union is
Germany
the Netherlands
Austria
France
9
How is the relationship between France and Germany different now than in the early 1900's?
they were enemies and are now allies
they have always been enemies
they were allies and are now enemies
they have always been aliies
10
How have France and Germany become more diverse in recent years?
through immigration
by leaving the European Union
by changing business methods
by finding new ways to farm
11
Napoleon took power shortly after
the French Revolution
the Protestant Reformation
World War I
France began it's colonial empire
12
The Dutch have used dikes and other technology to
improve communication
create hydroelectric power
create polders
raise the sea level
13
The Benelux Countries are all
centers for farming
landlocked
densely populated
Communist
14
The small German states that formed in ancient times became a part of what empire?
the Holy Roman Empire
the Ottoman Empire
the Greek Empire
the French Empire
15
Bach and Beethoven are examples of famous
German engineers
Austrian philosophers
French impressionists
German classical composers
16
Which Event happened first in World War II?
Germany attacked Poland
Germany lay in ruins
British, French and U.S. troops occupied West Germany
Germany conquered most of Europe
17
Which war started when William the Conqueror tried to gain control of the french throne?
The French Revolution
World War II
the 100 Years War
World War I
18
The purpose of the Berlin Wall was to prevent
West Germans from fleeing to Poland
West Germans from fleeing to East Berlin
East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin
East Germans from fleeing to France
19
Germany's economy is based on
banking
industry
tourism
farming
20
Which country was once the center of the powerful Hapsburg Empire?
France
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
21
The Alps are considered a valuable resource because of
livestock
tourism
mining
agriculture
22
The land of the Netherlands is mostly
hilly and rugged
mountainous
low and flat
underwater
23
During World War I, France and the Benelux Countries were invaded by
Germany
Russia
Austria
Poland
24
The Northern European Plain is
about the size of Rhode Island
home to the region's best farmland and largest cities
mostly below sea level
a mountainous region that is difficult to live in
25
Which Frankish ruler built a large Christian Empire?
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
King Arthur
Martin Luther
