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Chapter 12 GEO Northern and Southern Europe
Chapter 12 GEO Northern and Southern Europe
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weathering and erosion caused by moving glaciers
glaciation
fjord
scrubland
tundra
2
What kingdom, led by Alexander, conquered the Greek city-states?
Macedon
Cyprus
Rome
Persia
3
Why has whaling declined as an industry in Northern Europe?
Whaling was not as profitable as shrimping.
Many of the larger whale species are considered endangered.
Whaling was far too costly to maintain.
The seas have become so icy that ships cannot navigate them.
4
The Protestant Reformation had a lasting impact on Northern Europe.
False
True
5
A period of artistic and intellectual activity
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Vatican City
pagan
6
Which climate is found in Finland, where the influence of seas is limited?
monsoon climate
Mediterranean climate
tundra climate
continental climate
7
A fishing ship that tows a large net behind it.
trawler
fjord
scrubland
tundra
8
A religion with many gods and myths, such as that of the Vikings
Renaissance
pagan
Athens
Islam
9
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period between A.D. 500 and 1500
Middle Ages
Renaissance
pagan
Vatican City
10
Which of the following statements about the rule of the Roman Empire is accurate?
The Roman Empire had few provinces.
The eastern empire lasted almost 1,000 years after the western empire fell.
The Roman Empire was situated entirely on the Italian Peninsula.
Emperor Constantine ruled from the city of Rome.
11
The Sami, or Lapps, were the original settlers of the countries of Northern Europe.
True
False
12
A region of frozen subsoil and few plants
trawler
fjord
scrubland
tundra
13
The literacy rate is very high in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
True
Ture
It is low.
False
14
Which of the following statements about the languages of Northern Europe is accurate?
People from one country can rarely understand those from another country.
Finnish is not related to the other languages of Northern Europe.
All of the languages came from different language bases.
All of the languages came from a common French base.
15
What tree crop grows well in the scrublands near the Mediterranean?
olives
apples
pears
elderberries
16
Most of Spain’s population lives in the rugged rural Meseta Central region.
Fasle
Ture
False
True
17
Which country in Southern Europe is known for using the guitar as a serious musical instrument?
France
Italy
Greece
Spain
18
In which country is the Po River found?
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Greece
19
What is a cause of cultural conflict in Northern and Southern Europe?
a widening gap between rich and poor
migration from urban to rural areas
immigration from non-European nations
low levels of education in urban areas
20
Taxes are relatively low in the countries of Northern Europe
Ture
True
False
Fasle
21
Since World War II, which of the following changes has taken place in many nations of Southern Europe?
They converted to Christianity.
They became democracies.
They withdrew from international trade.
They adopted communism.
22
Which sea dominates the coast of much of southern Europe?
Arctic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
North Sea
Norwegian Sea
23
What was the religion of the Moors who invaded Spain from Northern Africa?
Islam
Roman Catholicism
Greek Orthodoxy
Judaism
24
area where mostly short grasses and shrubs grow
glaciation
scrubland
trawler
fjord
25
An independent country located within the city of Rome.
Athens
Sparta
Vatican City
Pagan
26
Which is a correct statement about the population of Northern and Southern Europe?
Most people live in rural areas.
Birthrates have declined, and the population is aging.
The population is growing more quickly than in the past.
The infant mortality rate is increasing.
27
deep, narrow, water-filled valley
scrubland
glaciation
tundra
fjord
28
A powerful Greek city-state and first known democracy.
Athens
Sparta
pagan
Vatican City
29
What is the main intent of welfare capitalism?
to ensure that all people have jobs
to ensure that all people have easy access to public buildings
to ensure that all people graduate from college
to ensure that all people have access to the essential aspects of life
30
Which city was one of the earliest centers of the Renaissance?
Athens
Constantinople
Sparta
Florence
