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West Central Europe
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1
What industry employs more than half of Austria’s workforce?
trade
manufacturing
service
mining
2
The land of the Netherlands is mostly
mountainous.
hilly and rugged.
low and flat.
uplands
3
What architectural style has high pointed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and tall towers?
Gothic
Frankish
Roman
Norman
4
What is the name of the highest peak in the Alps?
Mont Bliss
Mount Everest
Mount Massif
Mout Blanc
5
Shortly after World War II, which alliance did the Benelux countries joined for protection?
the Union of Europe.
The European Union
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
The North American Treaty Alliance
6
Which city is NOT a highly urbanized and industrialized area in the Netherlands?
the Hague.
Amsterdam.
Rotterdam.
Bern.
7
During World War II, France and the Benelux countries were invaded by
Germany.
Austria.
Russia.
Poland.
8
The purpose of the Berlin Wall was to prevent
East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin.
West Germans from fleeing to Poland.
East Germans from fleeing to France.
West Germans from fleeing to East Berlin.
9
When is the name of the important fall festival in Germany?
Oktoberfest
Bach-toberfest
Lent
Christmas
10
West-Central Europe’s marine west coast climate is a key natural resource for
raising livestock.
farming.
fishing.
industry.
11
The leading agricultural producer in the European Union is
Germany.
the Netherlands
France.
Austria.
12
When did Prussia unite the loose association of small states in Germany into one nation?
1990
1871
the 400s
the 1500s
13
Which country was once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire?
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
France
14
What landform stretches from the Atlantic coast into Eastern Europe?
Northern European Plain
Balkan Peninsula
Jura Mountains
Alps
15
The Protestant Reformation was started by a
German monk in 1517.
German Hitler supporter in 1914.
German chancellor in 1752
German protester in 1796.
16
All of the following countries belong to the European Union except
France.
Germany.
Switzerland.
Luxembourg.
17
How does Switzerland get people to join the army?
All male citizens must serve
Pay for the services of male citizens
Government incentives
Male military draft
18
What is the name of the time period when people would use reason to improve society?
The Enlightement
French Renaissance
French Revoultion
French Impressionist era
19
What group conquered much of Gaul after Roman rule ended in the AD 400s?
the Walloons
the Franks
the Celts
the Normans
20
Which Frankish ruler built a large Christian Empire?
King Arthur
Martin Luther
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
21
The Alps are _________________________.
rich in natural gas.
the highest mountains in Europe.
part of a different mountain system than the Pyrenees.
lower than the Pyrenees.
22
Which body of water does not border the West-Central region?
the Atlantic Ocean
the English Channel
the North Sea
the Adriatic Sea
23
When did the French build their colonial empire?
1500's to 1700's
1400s to 1700's
1500's to 1800's
1400's to 1600's
24
Germany’s economy is based on
farming.
industry.
tourism.
banking.
25
William the Conqueror became king when the Normans took over
England.
Germany.
Belgium.
France.
26
Which event triggered the start of World War II?
Germany conquered most of Europe.
Germany attacked Poland.
Germany having to pay for World War I damages
Germany invading the Benelux countries
27
Bach and Beethoven are examples of famous
German engineers.
Germany chemist
German classical composers.
German writers
28
Which West-Central European country has world famous chefs and cooking schools?
Germany
The Netherlands
France
Austria
29
What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria?
mountains
plateau
uplands
plains
30
Which river runs through Vienna?
Danube River
Rhine River
Rhone River
Seine River
31
When did Napoleon take power in France?
Before the Franks too over
After the French Revolution
During the French Colonial Empire
After the Roman Empire
32
Where would you find the famous landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral?
Rome Italy
Paris France
Brussels Germany
Amsterdam Netherlands
33
What does it mean to be a cosmopolitan city?
many foreign influences.
expensive and luxurious.
old fashioned.
very modern.
34
When did the French Revolution begin?
The bombing of a French port
The Charlemagne over threw the French Monarchy
Storming and destruction of the Bastille
Being occupied by Germany before World War I
35
Which countries are known as the 'Low Countries'?
The Alpine Countries
The Benelux Countries
The Iberian Countries
The Balkan Countries
