Europe Review

What was Martin Luther trying to reform?

• Roman Catholic Church
• English Parliament
• art and literature
• teachings of Islam

What natural resources do the mountain chains of Europe provide?

• canals and waterways
• tropical plants and fish
• forests and minerals
• grains and cattle

Which phrase best describes the Mediterranean climate?

• polar temperatures
• hot dry summer, mild rainy winter
• long cold winter
• heavy rains, high humidity

What was one of the main purposes of European exploration?

• gain knowledge from other lands
• trade and establish new colonies
• start new cities in warmer climates
• fight wars with other countries

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• punish German farmers
• expand the Roman Empire
• convert Franks to Christianity
• take back holy lands from Muslims

What legacy did Roman engineers leave?

• democracy, philosophy
• roads, aqueducts, arched buildings
• forts, palaces, temples
• new methods of farming

How did the invention of the printing press change Europe?

• English became the language of Europe
• More people could get knowledge by reading
• Catholics could buy indulgences for their sins
• Factory workers had to work longer hours

Who were Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci?

• arists
• authors
• reformers
• rulers

What generalizations can be made about Europe's climate?

• Warm winds and ocean currents keep the entire continent vey mild
• Mistral winds keep most of the continent cold and dry
• Currents, winds, and latitude result in varied climates
• The winters everywhere are long and cold

Why are the Danube and Rhine rivers important?

• They can be used easily for transportation
• they run along mountain chains
• they serve as borders between countries
• they support agriculture and wildlife