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Texas 6th Grade Social Studies Unit 4 - Europe
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1
How does the physical geography in Europe affect the distribution of goods.
highways have been built across Europe
mountains have closed off access to overland routes
Rivers and ports provide may cities with trading ports
warm climate allows for year round work
2
A group of European countries that signed agreements is called the European Union? T/F
False
True
3
Scarcity of goods creates trade with other regions. T/F
True
False
4
Which feature is characteristic of a socialistic economy?
low taxation rates
government managed health care
state owned small businesses
very few small businesses
5
As a result of WWI and WWII, Europe created a limited form of government. T/F
False
True
6
What currency was introduced in 1999 and is the official currency of 19 European Nations?
The American Dollar
The Yen
The Euro
The Canadian Dollar
7
The work of art is by a famous European artist. What is the paintings name?
The Knight's Bride
Mona Lisa
Last Supper
Self-Portrait
8
One way entrepreneurs influence economies in Europe is by:
creating jobs
conserving resources
expanding government regulations
providing skilled labor
9
The above is an example of how Mexico has been influenced by:
ideas of limited government
cultural diffusion of religion
free enterprise economics
concepts of equality
10
Areas that are isolated by mountains formed their own governments. True or False?
True
False
11
What event in the mid-1900's contributed to cooperation between the European nations?
Devastation caused by WWII
Economic competition
Outbreak of war in Asia
Emergence of powerful nations in Africa
12
What form of government do almost all of the European countries have?
Dictatorship
Military Dictatorship
None of these
Democratic
13
The architectural example shown reflects the cultural influence of:
wealthy donors in Europe
Christian values in Europe
Greek philosophy in Europe
cultural convergence in Europe
14
The need for immigrant populations to learn native languages are challenges created by:
European Union policies
poverty
lack of education
multiculturalism
15
People modified the Central America n environment by:
burning volcanic rock for fuel
cutting down rainforests
building dams to control flooding
constructing seawalls
16
One way migration affects the character of a place is:
decline of the school system
construction of highways
building modern offices
establishing a variety of restaurants
17
European nations have been working to cooperate by:
limiting immigration
isolating the U.S.
reducing stockpiles of weapons
Forming the European Union
18
Looking at key indicators, how do you know that Europe is more developed?
high life expectancy, low literacy rate
Low life expectancy, low literacy rate
low life expectancy, high literacy rate
High life expectance, high literacy rate
19
A monarchy is a form of government that has a King, Queen, Prince or Princess. T/F
False
True
20
Today, Europe is divided into:
many different ethnic enclaves
European Union and non-union members
French or English speaking nations
numerous small nation-states
21
How was labor supplied for the sugar plantations in Brazil in the 18th and 19th centuries?
By the Trans-Atlantic slave trade
By the Columbian Exchange
By indentured servants
By the indigenous populatons
22
What natural resources helped support industrial development in Britain and Germany?
Iron
Natural Gas
Coal
Petroleum
23
What was the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance?
The Middle or Dark Ages
The Rise of the Roman Empire
The Rise of the Greek Empire
The Norman Period
24
A negative effect of multi-culturalism is conflict. T/F
True
False
25
Travel through Europe on the railroad is an example of which type of industry?
Retail
Manufacturing
Agricultural
Service
26
Which of the following letters indicates the location of Mexico?
B
A
D
C
27
Most countries in Europe have a government where power is shared between two executive leaders.
True
False
28
What religious tradition is most common in the European societies?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
29
Identify a well known author.
Rowling
John Wayne
Einstein
Louis Pasteur
30
The European region is characterized by an industrialized economic system? T/F
True
False
31
A positive effect of multi-culturalism is the sharing of ideas? T/F
False
True
32
Da Vinci, Monet, and Van Gogh contributed to European culture by:
introducing new political policies
producing master works of art
composing famous symphonies
creating folktales and stories
33
In a communist economic system, decisions are made by:
owners of major industries
consumers and producers
traditional indigenous leaders
the central government
34
Which is one way Central America was influenced by the Spanish?
Farming became primary activity
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish
Women gained equality
Christianity and Spanish language was introduced
35
Which of the following is likely in an unlimited government
free speech
multi party rule
protection of human rights
one-party rule