Europe Unit Test

Which of the following best describes the demographic trends in Germany and Spain? 

• Baby booms are happening in both regions.
• Spain has more males compared to Germany.
• Germany has fewer elderly compared to Spain.
• Both nations are experiencing lower birth rates.

If both nations are experiencing lower birth rates, in what way might the governments of Germany and Spain address the issues caused by these demographic conditions? 

• Advocating for increased immigration
• Providing funding to build more schools
• Granting money to build daycare facilities
• Passing legislation to limit the size of families

Which argument would be supported by those who favor the Schengen policy? 

•  Millions of Europeans cross borders for work each day.
• Economic integration keeps the standard of living high.
• Lack of border controls makes it difficult to combat terrorism.
• A refugee crisis in Europe is aggravated by unsecured borders.

Which event contributed most to the recent trend illustrated on the map? 

• Civil war in Syria
• Fall of the Berlin Wall
• Creation of the Iron Curtain
• Ending the Second World War

Which of the following best describes language patterns in Europe? 

• The population is largely multilingual.
• English is mostly spoken in Eastern Europe.
• A variety linguistic differences has fueled conflicts.
• Many Europeans resist learning a second language.

The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created — 

• a large united trade zone across Europe
• high unemployment in non-EU countries
• increased demand for agricultural products
• a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries

The first step taken towards the formation of the European Union was the creation of — 

• a defensive alliance among the European powers
• a common market for the coal and steel industries
• the constitution for a united European parliament system
• new national boundaries in Europe following the world wars

For most of the twentieth century, ethnic diversity in the Balkan region has contributed to — 

• a rise of dictators
• economic growth
• multiple conflicts
• cultural convergence

Based on the information in the chart, which of the following best describes the distribution of population settlements in Europe? 

• European settlements are clustered along the coastlines.
• Most settlements in Europe are high-density urban areas.
• The number of high-density urban centers in Europe is decreasing.
• A majority of European settlements are small or medium-sized towns.

Based on the information in these maps of Germany, what conclusion can be drawn?

• Germany has kept the same borders throughout its history.
• A country's borders are entirely established by physical geography.
• Political events can cause a country's boundaries to change.
• After World War II, Poland lost some of its territory to Germany.