Which contains a correct list of the peninsulas of Europe.

Apennine, Scandinavian, Balkan, Iberian, Jutland, Anatolian, Crimean

How did colonization impact the Europeans?

They gained access to resources and spread their culture.

Great Britian consists of:

England, Scotland, N. Ireland, and Wales

Why is the Danube River significant to Europe? (CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT)

It provides drinking water to millions of European people., It is a large functional region used for trade & transportation., It runs through or borders 11 different countries.

An immediate result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government known as the Dark Ages

What did Ancient Greece contribute to western culture? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Literature, Democracy, Art, Philosophy

Drained lands in the Netherlands

What were the Soviet Satellites? Also called the Eastern and Soviet Bloc?

The parts of Eastern Europe the USSR dominated

What happened to Christianity in the Roman Empire?

Rome adopted it as the official religion of the Empire

Which of these were consequences of the nuclear explosion at Chernobyl Ukraine? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

It contaminated about 100,000 square miles of land., The clean-up has been ongoing for many years and is continuing to today, It created a ghost town in Chernobyl, Ukraine., Radioactive dust was spread for thousands of miles.

The goals of the EU: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Create a strong and fair economy, Ensure freedom, equality and justice, Protect the environment

This map of Europe before and after WWI depicts...

the loss of German territory & the breakup of Austria Hungary

Which climates can be found in much of Europe? (Select all that apply)

Marine West Coast, Humid Continental, Mediterranean

Which happened as a result of the USSR’s collapse? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The Cold War ended., Many former USSR states became independent nations

The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to

guarantee freedom of movement of people, goods, services & money.

How did the map of Europe change after World War II?

The Soviet Union extended their control over Eastern Europe

How did the Roman Empire contribute to Christianity in modern times?

Christianity became the official religion and is sill the most popular

After the fall of the Roman Empire...

Individual nations, like France and Sweden, began to emerge

What is a developed country?

A modern, industrial country with a well developed economy.

Where are the Pyrenees Mountains located?

Along the border between France and Spain

Narrow inlets from sea between high banks created by glacier

Which is NOT an effect of United Kingdom's air pollution problem?

An 35 mile wide area has been abandoned

After the fall of Rome, what happened to the quality of life in Western Europe?

Life declined for most people in the Dark Ages

What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

direct democracy has people vote directly on a law/issue/idea

The European Union (EU) primarily...

makes travel & commerce more streamlined within Europe

NATO was originally formed to:

defend western Europe from Soviet aggression

Why do Eastern European countries have less developed economies than Western European ones?

They are still recovering from command economies

Describe the Ural Mountains

Divider between Europe and Asia; Located in Russia

Which nations make up Benelux?

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg

What was one of the results of Crusades?

Increase in trade and cultural diffusion

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1
Which contains a correct list of the peninsulas of Europe.
Jutland, Iberian, Baja, Apennine, Balkan
There are no peninsulas in Europe
Apennine, Scandinavian, Balkan, Iberian, Jutland, Anatolian, Crimean
Malay, Korean, Balkan, Floridian, Crimean
2
How did colonization impact the Europeans?
They lost their religion and many people died.
They were forced away from their families.
They were forced to move to Africa to work for the Africans.
They gained access to resources and spread their culture.
3
How many countries in Europe are landlocked?
12
14
15
10
4
Is this map of Europe before or after WWI?
Before
After
5
Great Britian consists of:
Sverige, Danmark och Island
England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, N. Ireland, and Wales
Northern Ireland, Wales and England
6
Why is the Danube River significant to Europe? (CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT)
It provides drinking water to millions of European people.
It connects Europe to North America
It is a large functional region used for trade & transportation.
It runs through or borders 11 different countries.
7
An immediate result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
growth of cities and dominance by middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government known as the Dark Ages
renewed interest in education and the arts
8
Geographers sometimes describe Europe as a "peninsula of..."
Mountains
Peninsulas
Islands
Plains
9
What did Ancient Greece contribute to western culture? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Literature
Democracy
Art
Philosophy
10
What are Polders?
Drained lands in the Netherlands
Mountain climbers in the Pold region of the Alps
Yodelers in the Swiss Alps
Latitude lines that run through South Europe
11
Which region of Europe is the most economically developed?
Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Northwestern Europe
12
What were the Soviet Satellites? Also called the Eastern and Soviet Bloc?
Neutral nations that were not for or against anyone
The parts of Eastern Europe the USSR dominated
Nations opposed to the USSR on its border
Nations that were a part of the USSR
13
What happened to Christianity in the Roman Empire?
It spread quickly early on
Rome adopted it as the official religion of the Empire
Romans ignored the religion
It developed as Roman Catholicism in the Eastern Empire
14
Which of these dominated a large region in Eastern Europe after World War II?
Great Britain
Soviet Union
United States
France
15
Which of these were consequences of the nuclear explosion at Chernobyl Ukraine? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
It contaminated about 100,000 square miles of land.
The clean-up has been ongoing for many years and is continuing to today
It created a ghost town in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
Radioactive dust was spread for thousands of miles.
16
The goals of the EU: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Create a strong and fair economy
Prevent immigrants from moving to Europe
Ensure freedom, equality and justice
Protect the environment
17
This map of Europe before and after WWI depicts...
the loss of German colonies in Africa
the loss of German territory & the breakup of Austria Hungary
the gaining of African colonies by Britain and France
this map shows no differences
18
Which climates can be found in much of Europe? (Select all that apply)
Marine West Coast
Humid Continental
Tundra
Mediterranean
19
Which is NOT a goal of NATO?
Defend other nations within the organization.
Mutual protection allience
Prevent the spread of Islam
Stop the spread of communism.
20
Which happened as a result of the USSR’s collapse? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
The Cold War ended.
Many former USSR states became independent nations
All of Eastern Europe became Communist
Germany fell to Communism
21
Where is the river Seine?
Russia
France
Poland
Norway
22
The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to
prevent the poor from causing a revolution.
guarantee freedom of movement of people, goods, services & money.
become an economic power to compete with the Unites States.
fight the growing global network of terrorism.
23
How many countries does the Danube go through?
17
14
5
10
24
This map shows Europe during which time period?
After 1991
Between WWI and WWII
Before WWI
Between WWII and 1991
25
How did the map of Europe change after World War II?
All countries got their land back
The Soviet Union extended their control over Eastern Europe
China was now included in Europe
Germany was allowed to rebuild
26
Which region is known for containing fjords?
United Kingdom
Mediterrean
Nordic Countries (Scandinavia)
Balkan Countries
27
How did the Roman Empire contribute to Christianity in modern times?
Christianity became the official religion but then faded away
Christianity became the official religion and is sill the most popular
No church was officially established, but Christianity still spread
Islam is now the official religion of much of Europe
28
After the fall of the Roman Empire...
Individual nations, like France and Sweden, began to emerge
There was a strong central government in Western Europe
The feudal system died out
The Catholic Church lost power
29
Switzerland is a landlocked country with a very strong economy
True
False
30
What is a developed country?
Anarchy.
A poor country.
A modern, industrial country with a well developed economy.
A government.
31
Where are the Pyrenees Mountains located?
Along the border to Portugal
In the South
The Rock of Gibraltar is part of the Pyrenees
Along the border between France and Spain
32
How did the Enlightenment benefit Europe?
advanced our knowledge in our government
all of the above
allowed us freedom
helped us leave the monarchy
33
Which country was the center of the Renaissance in Europe?
Great Britain
Greece
Germany
Italy
34
Fjords are:
Narrow inlets from sea between high banks created by glacier
Narrow inlets from sea between low banks created by glaciers
Narrow inlets from the sea created by tectonic movement
Narrow inlets from sea created by glaciers
35
Which is NOT an effect of United Kingdom's air pollution problem?
An 35 mile wide area has been abandoned
Harm to vegetation
Breathing issues (Asthma)
Harm to the atmosphere
36
The tallest mountain range in Europe is
The Caucasus
The Pyrenees
The Alps
The Rhine River
37
Which are the two longest rivers in Europe?
Volga and Danube
Volga and Dnieper
Danube and Rhine
Rhine and Elbe
38
After the fall of Rome, what happened to the quality of life in Western Europe?
Life improved significantly for most people
Life declined for most people in the Dark Ages
The west was more successful than the Byzantine Empire
Life remained the same as during the Empire's height
39
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
direct democracy has people vote directly on a law/issue/idea
representative democracy has less power than a direct democracy
they are identical
people cannot vote in a representative democracy
40
The European Union (EU) primarily...
acts as an international bank
acts as a political & military alliance
makes travel & commerce more streamlined within Europe
promotes global cooperation & peace
41
Systems of canals and pumps have created polders in which country?
The Netherlands
Spain
Italy
Mother Russia!!
42
The effects of the Renaissance are still felt today in Europe.
True
False
43
NATO was originally formed to:
stop the flow of immigration between member nations
isolate member nations from the rest of the world
promote religious freedom
defend western Europe from Soviet aggression
44
Why do Eastern European countries have less developed economies than Western European ones?
Western Europe developed strong economies during world wars
They are still recovering from command economies
They do not trade with the EU
EU does bot allow former Soviet countries into the EU
45
3 major contributions of ancient Greece to Europe are...
art, language, democracy
theatre, popcorn, and movies
architecture, language, stoicism
comedy, tragedy, and romcom
46
The Industrial revolution started in Great Britian?
True
False
47
Describe the Ural Mountains
Divider between Europe and Asia; located in Ukraine
Divider between Europe and Asia; Located in Russia
Divider between France and Spain; located in Europe
Divider between Asia and Russia; Located in Europe
48
Which nations make up Benelux?
Berlin, Netherlands, Luxembourg
Berlin, Belgium, Luxembourg
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
Spain, France, Italy
49
What are the 3 peninsulas in Southern Europe?
Yucatan, Florida, Greece
Iberian, Italian, Balkan
Italian, Iberian, Bacon
Iberian, Mexican, Greek
50
This map represents the political divisions of Europe -
After the Napoleonic Wars
During the Cold War
After the break-up of the Soviet Union
Because of the Treaty of Versailles
51
What was one of the results of Crusades?
Dead people
Increase in trade and cultural diffusion
Age of Enlightenment
Jihad
52
What is the country located in Eastern Europe, landlocked, & bordering 7 other nations?
Slovenia
Czechoslovakia
Polish Republic
Hungary
53
What keeps temperatures mild in Europe?
The Sirocco
The European Crosswind
El Nino
The North Atlantic Drift
54
What did ancient Rome specialize in?
Pyramid building, music
Road building, trading, farming
Columns, the Collesseum
Fishing, painting, sports
55
The Eastern Roman Empire continued and the main religion was:
Islam
Orthodox Catholic
Roman Catholic
Judaism
56
Which 2 religions formed because of the division of the Roman Empire?
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholicism
Roman Catholicism and Judaism
Lutheran and Roman Catholicism
Roman Catholicism and Islam
57
What political changes happened in Eastern Europe between 1989 and 1991?
fall of Democracy.
Increase in fascist dictators
Expansion of Communism
Fall of Communism
58
When did the Soviet Union collapse?
950
1991
2017
1984
59
A landlocked country
doesn't exist
doesn't have a lake
doesn't have access to the seacoast
doesn't have a river
60
Which was one of the problems caused by the Industrial Revolution?
increase in isolationist political policies
exploitation of children in factory jobs
sharing of business profits with workers
reduced national spending on military
61
In Post WWII, Eastern Europe became
westernized and modernized as a result of nationalization
influenced by the Soviet Union, becoming satellites of communist USSR
thriving economies that dominate the world
fascist nations that continued the Nazi programs
62
What are the regions of Europe?
Southcentral, eastern, Asian, Middle
Western, Central, Southern, Northern, Southeast
Southern, Northern, Western, Central, Eastern
Northern, island, Southern, African, Western
63
As a result of the civil war, Russia turned to communism which is
A political system in which a voice is given to the people
A economic system in which nothing is commonly owned
A political system in which no voice is given to the people
A economic system in which everything is commonly owned
64
What causes acid rain in Germany?
Small populations burning wood
Nuclear power plants
Pollution from cars and factories
A crazy mad scientist named Belshan
65
Which MODERN countries were a part of the Roman Empire? (SELECT all that apply)
England
Algeria
Russia
Spain
66
All of these were contributions from ancient Rome except
paved roads & concrete
poetry & music
architecture & government
aqueducts & arches
67
What is a developing nation?
A country with a modern farming industry, and a well developed markets.
A country with a low birth rate and a high literacy.
A country with a modern industrial society and a well developed economy.
A country with low industrial production, often lacking modern technology.
68
What country split up after World War 1?
Italy
France
Britain
Austria-Hungary
69
What long lasting impact did the Roman Empire have on modern civilization? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Language
Laws
Architecture
Christianity
70
Where would you find the River Thames?
England
Ireland
Spain
Italy
71
The Roman Empire helped spread Christianity by
making it the official state religion.
minting coins with Jesus' face on them.
donating money to have the Gospels published.
hiring mercenaries from the Germanic tribes.
72
Which region of Europe is the most economically developed?
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe
Central Europe
Western Europe
73
What was(were) the impact(s) of the Crusades in Europe? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
New products were introduced to Europeans
Warfare made Feudalism even stronger across the region
Cultural diffusion from both sides to the other
New knowledge of science and medicine from the east
74
What did the Roman Empire develop?
Roads
Boats
Pyramids
Temple of Athena
75
Negative effects of the Industrial Revolution include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Social unrest that led to revolution(s)
Educational opportunities
Pollution
More leisure time
76
Which region of Europe is the least developed?
Western
Southern
Northern
Eastern
77
The Renassaince means...
Religion
Good game
Traditions
Rebirth
78
How might being landlocked affect the economy of a country?
Limited trade would hurt the economy
None of these
There would be no effect on the economy
Drought would hurt the economy
79
Why are most of the capitals of Europe on major rivers?
The capitals want water
The rivers are Europe's lifeline
The settlers of the capitals need water in order to survive
They are located on the coast
80
Russia became the Soviet Union after the Russian Revolution?
False
True
81
All countries in the European Union use the Euro as their currency. True or False?
True
False
82
Which is NOT a major climate of Europe?
Mediterranean
Marine West Coast
Humid Continental
Arid
83
What is a mixed economy?
A market economy with government interference
The government
A market economy but fancier
A command economy but fancier
84
What are the major changes in the map of Europe before and after the fall of communism?
breakup of USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia; Germany reunited
small states combining to create large nations
breakup of Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires
large empires taking over small states
85
Which three of the listed are POSITIVE effects of the Renaissance that are still felt in modern Europe
Removed the Pope from power
Led to the Enlightenment and democracy in many places
Made education more widely available to middle class
Revived interest in literature and languages of Ancient Greece and Rome

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