Western Europe

Why are Western Europe’s rivers essential to its economy?

• The rivers are scenic and attract many tourists.
• Western Europe’s rivers create political boundaries.
• The rivers provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods.
• Fishing is the main industry in Western Europe.

Which climate zone is in Western Europe

• high altitude
• humid continental
• tundra
• Mediterranean

Which natural resource is most important to the economy of Western Europe today?

• coal
• gold
• iron ore
• oil

How did the economy of Western Europe change after the Crusades?

• Small villages disappeared as workers moved to cities.
• Increased trade created a merchant class and skilled workers formed guilds.
• The Catholic Church controlled trade routes.
• The economy didn't change

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 change did NOT result from the Industrial Revolution?

• Goods became cheaper and more plentiful.
• Many people left rural areas to work in the cities.
• New technology caused unemployment among farmworkers.
• The standard of living declined in western nations.

Which cultural contribution did NOT come from Western Europe?

• literature, including William Shakespeare’s plays
• musical compositions such as those from Bach and Schubert
• sports, including baseball and lacrosse
• art, including paintings by Monet and Rembrandt

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 religion is most widespread in Western Europe?

• Islam
• Catholicism
• Baptist
• Judaism

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