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History exam (pt. 1)
How has immigration changed Europe
San Marino claims to have the oldest republic in the world
History exam (pt. 1)
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San Marino claims to have the oldest republic in the world
False
True
2
How has immigration changed Europe
It has changed the type of economic activity in European cities
It has changed the speed of industrialization of European economies
It has changed the ethnic makeup of European cities
It has changed the level of education among European citezens
3
During the 1800s, Vienna was most culturally similar to which other city
Moscow, Russia
Paris, France
Brussels, Belgium
Rome, Italy
4
What is common in Europe
loose regulation of industry
low income taxes
inexpensive health care
costly transportation
5
Which of the following was unknown to Europeans before the discovery of the new world?
olives
tomatoes
rice
wheat
6
Which is an examples of how Europeans have adapted to the enviroment?
The Germans build terpens to protect Berlin
Venice built canals and bridges for easy transportation
The Dutch built the Chunnel to drain the Zuider Zee
The Portuguese nuilt aqueducts to transport water from the Pyrenees.
7
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Paris was an important center of writing and painting
True
False
8
Yugoslavia broke apart because of a military defeat
True
False
9
Colonies are areas of land ruled by another country
True
False
10
What is the main difference between the parliamentary and presidential systems of government
the qualifications for voting
the independence of the judiciary
which branch of government makes the laws
how the head state is chosen
11
a narrow opening called the strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean sea with the
Capsian Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic sea
North Ocean
12
How did the collapse if the Soviet Union affect Europe
It resulted in the creation of a single currency
It increased the popularity of socialist parties
It increased the number of independent countries
It sent the economy into a prolonged recession
13
Citizens from these European cities contributed most to the advancement of science during the early 20th century
Berlin
London
Vienna
Paris
14
A Zuider Zee is a major canal built to connect the Rhine and Danube rivers
True
False
15
The main source of the Irish Troubles was tension between
immigrants and natives
the royal families
renters and property owner
religious groups
16
Which European nation broke up into several smaller nations in the late 1900s
Ukraine
Hungary
Germany
Yugoslavia
17
Which of these problems is the result of the social welfare systems in Europe
a decrease in political participation
a loss of jobs to other reigons
a slowing of technological
an aging workforce
18
The Holocaust was a form of economic control
True
False
19
The United Kingdom, France, and Belgium are countries in
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
20
The collapse of the USSR was largely a result of political pressure from Scandinavian nations
True
False
21
Leaders of a European country looking for a source of electricity that makes little pollution should consider building
wind farms
oil refineries
nuclear reactors
coal plants
22
Which factor contributed most to the development of the Renaissance?
the shift from agriculture to industry throughout Europe
the increasing importance of Islam in Europe
the increase in immigration from European colonies
the sharing of ideas among scientists
23
The countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula are part of
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Northern Europe
24
Which of these inventions did the most to help spread the ideas of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment
the telegraph
the printing press
the microscope
the steam engine
25
Which factor contributed the most to the breakup of the Balkan Peninsula
military invasion
lack of jobes
resistance to immigration
ethnic nationalism
26
quiche is served traditionally in France
True
False
27
Which geographic features are most important to European continental trade?
grasslands
rivers
mountains
lakes
28
What is the main difference between the religions practiced in Northern Europe and those practiced in Southern Europe
There are more atheists in Northern Europe
Islam is more popular in Northern Europe
Catholicism is more common in Southern Europe
Polytheism is the only practiced in Southern Europe
29
The countries of Malta and Cyprus are similar in that both
border large lakes
are islands
border Italy
are landlocked
30
Which of these contributed most to the urbanization of Europe
The Renaissance
The enlightenment
the industrial revolution
The reformation
31
During the past several decades, the economies of European nations have become more dependent on
farming and ranching
finance and technology industries
mining and manufacturing
tourism and art
32
The "saftey net" provided by government throughout much of Europe has contributed to
rapid advances in medical technology
greater amounts of foreign investment
Increased life expectancy
Consistently low unemployment
33
Which of the following accurately describes the Pyrenees Mountains?
The Pyrenees stretch from France to the Czech Republic.
The Pyrenees separate Portugal and Spain.
The Pyrenees separate Italy and France.
The Pyrenees separate France from Spain
34
A person who migrated to London in the second half of the 20th century most likely came from
A south American country
a former british colony
A major city in the Americas
an island on the Mediterranean
35
In general, European countries are more likely than the United States to
promote the reduction of corporate taxes
allow banks to make more risky investments
invest heavily in state infrastructure system
privatize their public healthcare infrastructure
