Europe Test Prep

During the Middle Ages, Europe was characterized by feudal warfare between knights trying to control small kingdoms. As a result, Europe today is politically divided into —

• numerous small nation-states

• many different ethnic enclaves

• French or English speaking nations

• European Union and non-union members

Which of the following correctly identifies the location of European countries based on the map?

• I. England; II. France; III. Spain; IV. Sweden; V. Norway

• I. England; II. Spain; III. France; IV. Norway; V. Sweden

• I. England; II. France; III. Spain; IV. Norway; V. Sweden

• I. France; II. England; III. Spain; IV. Sweden; V. Norway

Based on the map, what geographic pattern was characteristic of Europe in 1980?

• Western Europe and Eastern Europe were divided by an imaginary boundary.

• Many of the countries in Western Europe had unified to form the European Union.

• A physical barrier was erected between France in the west and Germany in the east.

• Most countries in Europe choose to be neutral and not aligned with any other nations

Based on the map what natural resource helped to support industrial development in both Britain and Germany?

• Iron

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

Which of the following is the BEST example of cooperation among the various cultures of Europe?

• Allied Forces in World War II

• formation of European Union

• satellite countries of Eastern Europe

• East and West Germany after World War II

Based on the information in the table, the level of economic development in Europe is best described as —

• none developed

• less developed

• newly developed

• more developed

In Ancient Greece, what was the significance of city-states?

• They were entirely agricultural communities.

• They were counted as the first empire in history.

• They were the beginning of democratic government.

• They were centers for the development of mathematic

What event of the mid-1900s greatly contributed to increased cooperation between European nations?

• Outbreak of war in Southeast Asia

• Emergence of powerful nations in Africa

• Economic competition from the United States

• Devastation caused by the Second World War

Based on the information in the table, what is one way that many governments in Europe are similar?

• Most are considered to be limited monarchies.

• They were modeled after the U.S. government.

• Power is shared between two executive leaders.

• Revolutions brought about the political systems.

The formation of the ________________ has had the greatest effect on the economies of European countries today.

• British Empire

• Communist party

• Axis powers

• European Union