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1
The natural border between France and Spain are the
Carpathian Mountains
Alps
Ural Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
2
Where did Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all originate (begin)?
Eastern Europe
Southern Africa
Southwest Asia
Northwest Asia
3
More than half of Europe is covered by a land form called the
Northwestern Highlands
Central Uplands
European Plain
Alpine Mountain System
4
Which religion did the early European explorers hope to spread to Asia, Africa, & the Americas?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
5
Which pairing of sacred text and religion is correct?
Judaism – Torah
Christianity – Torah
Muslim – Bible
Judaism – Koran
6
Which condition keeps Russia’s natural resources from being used?
no government funding
no market for the resources
harsh climate and rough terrain
lack of workers
7
The 2nd largest river in Europe (that runs through 12 countries) is the _____________ river.
Seine
Thames
Rhine
Danube
8
Why was Prince Henry nicknamed “the Navigator”?
He funded the first voyage around the world.
He was the Prince of Portugal.
He funded many voyages;set up the first school of navigation
He discovered a trade route around the Americas to Asia.
9
Russian is an example of a ___________ language.
Romance
Slavic
Greek
Germanic
10
Which European peninsula is closest to the Arctic Circle?
Scandinavian
Iberian
Italian
Balkan
11
Acid rain is destroying the Black Forest. This is a major problem for what country?
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
Russia
12
What do German and English have in common?
They are both Germanic languages.
They are the primary languages spoken in Italy.
They are both Romance languages.
They are both primarily spoken in Russia.
13
In what way are the French and Italian languages alike?
The countries of France and Italy are close to each other.
They are both Romance languages that derived from Latin.
They are both the official language of the United Nations.
French and Italian share the roots of the Germanic languages
14
Which was a CAUSE of the Russian Revolution?
There were food shortages in Russia;the serfs were starving.
The czar was executed.
The Germans showed signs of surrender.
Soldiers did not know how to use their weapons.
15
Which of the following European countries DID NOT have any colonies in the Americas?
Germany
France
Portugal
Spain
16
What war was a result of militarism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
Revolutionary War
Cold War
Civil War
World War I
17
What was a goal of the Treaty of Versailles?
to build better roads and factories in Germany
To make sure Germany did not invade France in the future
to help Germany rebuild its industry
To give Great Britain credit for their help in WWI
18
Which is NOT one of the four regions of the United Kingdom?
Belgium
Northern Ireland
Wales
Scotland
19
What is the name of the mountain range that divides the continents of Europe and Asia?
Ural Mountains
Andes Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Alps
20
Christopher Columbus first landed on an island in the Americas Which island did he land on?
Cayman Islands
Bahamas
Turks & Caicos
India
21
Which European countries established extensive empires in Asia, Africa, and the Americas?
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain
Italy, France, Portugal, Spain
France, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal
France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal
22
Which accounts for most of the jobs in the United Kingdom?
manufacturing
service industry
tourism
farming
23
What physical feature makes it difficult for Italian merchants to trade with countries north?
The Alps
Pyrenees Mountains
European Plain
Mediterranean Sea
24
Which is the oldest of the three main religions of Europe?
Islam
Judaism
Roman Catholic
Christianity
