Geography Chapter 10: Europe Today Review

Which of the following statements about European cities is true?

• Many share a common language.

• Most are located along a coast.

• Many began hundreds of years ago.

• Most reflect a single cultural tradition.

During what era did a good deal of music and art focus on religion?

• Middle Ages

• Classical period

• Romantic period

• impressionism

Why was the development of the printing press so important?

• It made people enjoy novels.

• It provided jobs for workers.

• It made books available to more people.

• t led to other inventions.

In what location do olives, tomatoes, and garlic play a key role in cooking traditions?

• Mediterranean countries

• Great Britain

• Scandinavian countries

• Eastern Europe

Which of the following is a requirement for membership in the European Union?

• The country must use the euro.

• The country must be controlled by a powerful government body.

• The country must have a stable democracy that respects human rights.

• The country must charge fair tariffs.

Which statement about the EU is true?

• It has a government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• It is made up of northern European countries.

• It has immigration quotas that limit the populations of its members.

• It is also known as the Common Market.

In 2010, what event showed cooperation among eurozone countries?

• Citizens of countries with their own currency were allowed to travel in the eurozone.

• Germany and France educated citizens on how to exchange their currencies.

• Eurozone countries loaned money to Greece and Ireland to help them manage their debt.

• Eurozone countries removed all tariffs and transaction fees for businesses.

Which of the following countries built strong democratic governments after their Communist dictatorship ended?

• Croatia and Serbia

• Poland and Hungary

• Turkey and Greece

• Ukraine and Bulgaria

What is one effect of Europe’s aging population?

• Workers are needed to replace senior citizens who are retiring.

• There are fewer drivers than there were ten years ago.

• Workers must work longer hours to support elderly parents.

• There are more retirement homes than single-family homes.

How did the fall of communism affect European migration?

• People started new businesses instead of moving to another country.

• People from Great Britain’s former colonies moved to England.

• People had to develop new skills before they could move to another country.

• People from Eastern Europe moved to Western Europe.