Europe/Eurasia SOL Review

Which country is correctly matched with its region of Europe?

• United Kingdom - Central Europe

• Poland - Eastern Europe

• Italy - Northern Europe

• Austria - Mediterranean Europe

Which narrow body of water separates England and France?

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Thames River

• The Bosporus Strait

• The English Channel

Which of the following is true of the monument in this picture? (choose two)

• It was built for Napoleon's armies to celebrate victories

• It is part of a bell tower for celebrating mass

• It is in Paris

• It is in London

The economic alliance of 27 countries in Europe that allows for the open travel between member countries is called

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• United Nations (UN)

• United Kingdom (UK)

• European Union (EU)

Which of the following is not a cultural characteristic of Europe?

• Homogenous (similar) populations

• many ethnic and linguistic groups

• highly urbanized

• densely populated

What is the North Atlantic Drift?

• a wam ocean current

• a cold ocean current

• a westerly wind

• an area of dark, rich soil

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• Switzerland

• France

• United Kingdom

In which country would you find these structures?

• France

• Italy

• Greece

• Germany

The large number of navigable rivers in Europe contributes to which two?

• Increased trade between countries

• The decline of the European Union

• Economic development of European countries

• Varied climates

Which region of Europe has the weakest economies?

• Nothern

• Mediterranean

• Eastern

• Central