4.21 Europe Unit Test

Question 1

Which challenges does the European Union face today?

Accepted Answer

members with weak economies, an aging population, competition from countries with larger economies

Question 2

Which cultural contributions come from Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

musical compositions such as those from Bach and Schubert, literature, including William Shakespeare's plays

Question 3

Which natural resource is most important to the economy of Western Europe today?

Accepted Answer

oil

Question 4

Which benefits are usually provided under welfare capitalism?

Accepted Answer

education, healthcare

Question 5

Which cause contributed to both World War I and World War II?

Accepted Answer

some nations' desire to expand territory

Question 6

Which event resulted from the 2008 financial crisis?

Accepted Answer

Three of Iceland's largest banks failed.

Question 7

Which factor contributed to the fall of communism in the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

the policies of glasnost and perestroika

Question 8

Which advantages are created by the European Union?

Accepted Answer

People within the European Union can cross borders freely., People can be employed in their own country or in a member country.

Question 9

Which religion is most widespread in Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

Catholicism

Question 10

Which changes resulted from the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

New technology caused unemployment among farmworkers., Many people left rural areas to work in the cities., Goods became cheaper and more plentiful.

Question 11

Which early civilizations made lasting political contributions to world culture?

Accepted Answer

Romans, Greeks

Question 12

Which climate zones are in Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

marine west coast, Mediterranean

Question 13

Which statements describe the influence of the Enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

Many people began to use reason and observation in studying the world., Political thinkers concluded that government is a contract between ordinary, Philosophers sought ways to make society better.

Question 14

European Union laws cover which areas among member nations?

Accepted Answer

law enforcement and security, release of pollutants, use of natural resources

Question 15

How did Russia's new free-market economy affect the average Russian?

Accepted Answer

The average Russian's standard of living changed very little.

Question 16

Which two peninsulas make up most of Northern Europe?

Accepted Answer

Jutland and Scandinavian

Question 17

Which resources are found in Southern Europe?

Accepted Answer

olives, fish, grapes

Question 18

Which events started the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

invention of a practical printing press, interest in ancient Greek and Roman writings

Question 19

Why do people immigrate to Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

Western Europe offers an escape from political oppression.

Question 20

What is the difference between religions practiced in Northern and in Southern Europe?

Accepted Answer

Northern Europe=Protestant and Southern Europe=Roman Catholic

Question 21

Which statement about the European Union is true?

Accepted Answer

The major goal is to strengthen trade within Europe.

Question 22

Which economic challenge does Eastern Europe face today?

Accepted Answer

lack of modernized industries

Question 23

Which landform is widespread in both Northern and Southern Europe?

Accepted Answer

mountains

Question 24

Why are Western Europe's rivers essential to its economy?

Accepted Answer

The rivers provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods

Question 25

How did the economy of Western Europe change after the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Increased trade created a merchant class., Skilled workers formed guilds.

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