Northern and Southern Europe

Which cause contributed to both World War I and World War II?

• competition for increased economic power
• some nations’ desire to expand territory
• the belief in a superior race
• a mission to spread the Catholic faith

Which statement is true of the European Union?

• The group of European countries shares a government.
• Any country willing to eliminate tariffs may become a member.
• The major goal is to strengthen trade within Europe.
• It controls the economies of member countries.

Which challenge does the European Union NOT face today?

• competition from countries with larger economies
• a lack of members
• an aging population
• members with weak economies

Which advantages are created by the European Union?

• Inflation keeps prices for exports high.
• People within the European Union cannot cross borders freely.
• Economic growth remains strong in all member countries.
• People can be employed in their own country or in a member country.

Which resource is NOT found in Southern Europe?

• zinc
• olives
• grapes
• fish

Which statement does NOT describe the influence of the Enlightenment?

• Many people began to use reason and observation in studying the world.
• Political thinkers concluded that government is a contract between ordinary people and a ruler.
• Religious leaders called for wars to regain Christian control of Jerusalem.
• Philosophers sought ways to make society better.

Which landform is widespread in both Northern and Southern Europe?

• rolling hills
• plains
• plateaus
• mountains

Which event started the Renaissance?

• division of the Catholic Church
• destruction of ancient Greek and Roman writings
• invention of a practical printing press
• collapse of the eastern Roman Empire

Which early civilizations made lasting political contributions to world culture?

• Greeks and Romans
• Moors
• Vikings
• Germanic Barbarians

What is the difference in religions practiced in Northern and in Southern Europe?

• Northern Europe is mostly Protestant and Southern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox.
• Northern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox and Southern Europe is mostly Protestant.
• Northern Europe is mostly Protestant and Greek Orthodox and Southern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic.
• Northern Europe is mostly Roman Catholic and Southern Europe is mostly Protestant and Greek Orthodox.