Unit 5: Europe

How are the climates of the Norway and Sweden different?

• Sweden's climate is warmer than Norway's in the summer.

• Norway's climate is much drier than Sweden's.

• Norway has a maritime area on its coast, Sweden does not.

• Sweden has a subarctic climate, while Norway is largely tundra.

France and Germany, as well as other European countries, are multicultural. All of the following are examples of the challenges brought about by multiculturalism EXCEPT —

• Native populations were overtaken by people from other cultures and slowly lost some of the characteristics of their original culture.

• Cultural clashes and mistrust grew out of immigration.

• Differences, such as language, can contribute to complex government bureaucracy.

• European ethnic populations took part in political and social decisions.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• Spanish colonies spread the Spanish language to Latin America.

• British colonies spread the English language to North America.

• Migration and immigration of Muslims to Europe spread the religion of Islam.

• All of the above are correct.

What physical feature of Europe has led to trade as an essential economic activity in Europe?

• nearness to water

• Alps

• cold climate

• language

Europe is considered a peninsula of peninsulas, which explains why many countries in the region —

• experience very cold climate conditions

• depend on the sea for economic growth

• lack political connections with each other

• use terrace farming to support the population

Which of the following is an example of a peaceful means of protesting current issues in society?

• A band writes lyrics to a song that calls for peace in a time of war.

• A poet creates poems that express a yearning for a simpler time when people respected each other more.

• An artist creates a mural showing how his culture is being lost over time.

• All of these are correct.

President, Nicolas Sarkozy, whose administration brought in the ban against wearing veils in public, said that veils oppress women and were "not welcome" in France. Cultural diffusion in parts of Europe has resulted in —

• violent social unrest

• segregation of women

• tension between groups

• adoption of new tradition

Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

Which country seems to have the highest standard of living?

• France

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Spain

Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

Which country seems to have the lowest standard of living?

• France

• Germany

• Poland

• Spain

The formation of the European Union has had the GREATEST effect on the _________ of countries.

• politics

• geography

• culture

• economies