Europe - Human Geo

Where did the Renaissance originate?

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• England

Which country has the oldest Parliament?

• England

• France

• Iceland

• Sweden

Which of the following best describes the international response toward Serbia's actions in the 1990s?

• military intervention

• negotiated settlements

• economic boycott

• all of the above

Why is international cooperation needed to solve the problem of pollution?

• so the euro can be used to pay for the cleanup

• because pollution spreads across national boundaries

• because cleanup is the responsibility of the United Nations

• because individuals refuse to obey national laws

Which ancient civilization came up with the idea of direct democracy?

• Sparta

• Rome

• Troy

• Athens

Following WWII, Eastern European countries became satellite states of ____________.

• The United States

• The Soviet Union

• United Kingdom

• Germany

Which of the following was Serbia's policy toward Bosnia and Herzegovina's Muslims and Croats?

• peaceful coexistence

• divide and conquer

• ethnic cleansing

• diplomatic negotiation

True or False. Nordic countries are likely to be Catholic.

• True

• False

Which ancient civilization do many countries try to emulate, even today?

• Athens

• Rome

• Sparta

• China

What is a negative aspect of the EU?

• A common currency

• Easier to travel across borders

• Less control over sovereignty

• Better cooperation in Europe