Unit 5: Western Europe Test Review

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Which of the following was an original purpose of the European Union?
Options:
Increase economic growth of member nations.
Reduce environmental pollution.
Eliminate global terrorism.
Address the problem of international corruption.

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Increase economic growth of member nations.

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Nationalism in the issue of Catalonia's desire to separate from Spain is best described as —

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The loyalty of a people to their values, traditions, and a geographic region

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Which of the following developments in ancient Greece was a direct result of the physical geography described above? Options: Greeks throughout the region gathered to compete in the first Olympic games. Greeks became a powerful economic trading region. Some Greek city-states united to fight a war against the Persians. Alexander the Great conquered areas of the Mediterranean region.

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Greeks became a powerful economic trading region

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Europe is a region that can be described by which of the following physical characteristics? Large peninsula with navigable rivers and harbors, Rainforest with many resources, Vast deserts and tropical plains, Tundra with few resources

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Large peninsula with navigable rivers and harbors

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What type of economic system is illustrated by countries in the Northern European region of Scandinavia (Finland, Sweden, etc.) that have government-operated schools, universities, and health-care institutions funded by high taxes, while allowing people to own businesses and choose their jobs?

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Mixed socialism and free market

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What is the most common reason for acid rain in Germany? Options: Dumping sewage into river systems, Pollution caused by industrialization, Using uranium to generate electricity.

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Pollution caused by industrialization

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The factors that encourage people to leave their place of origin and migrate to another place are called “push” factors. These “push” factors may include…

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lack of employment and food, housing shortages, and persecution

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Which of the following statements best describes a concern of European countries taking in refugees from Syria?
- The national security of their State
- The national security of their country.
- There are fewer terrorist attacks occurring each year.
- The terrorist attackers were all born and lived most of their lives in the Middle East.

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The national security of their country.

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Grapes and olives grow best during hot, dry summers. Which region of Europe are grapes and olives most likely found?

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Mediterranean Region

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The cartoon above implies which of the following about economic refugees?

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They will not be admitted to Europe.