Western Europe CFA#7 Review

Galileo's observations helped prove Copernicus's theory that the planets, including Earth, orbit the sun. The Renaissance began in Italy, but Galileo's work influenced scientists throughout Europe.

What invention by Galileo caused the effects described in the excerpt?

• Woodblock printing

• gunpowder

• magnetic compass

• Telescope

Which underwater structure connects Britain to mainland Europe?

• London Bridge

• the Chunnel

• English Channel

• Strait of Gibraltar

What is feudalism?

• period of time between ancient and modern times

• time period after the Renaissance

• Tithe (money) given to the church

• A system of order during the Middle Ages

Following World War I, the victorious countries demanded that Switzerland pay for damages.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Germany was blamed for the war and was told to pay for damages.

Which is an accurate statement about World War I?

• It involved only the countries of Western Europe.

• It grew out of political changes and rivalries among European powers.

• It led to Germany’s division into two countries.

• In the end, Germany was pardoned for starting the war

Answer explanation

The Alliance System built agreements with countries but it also made enemies.

The Balkan Peninsula is a mountainous region. In fact, balkan is a Turkish

word for mountain. The Carpathian Mountains run through the peninsula’s

north and are linked to the Balkan Mountains. The region is so

mountainous that human settlements are isolated from one another. This

isolation results in cultural diversity among the people, but it is also the

source of conflict among ethnic groups.

Based on the excerpt, why are there different cultural groups in the

Balkan Peninsula?

• People in different communities cannot easily interact with one

  another.

• People in the region have ancestors from many different

  countries.

• There are few highways or waterways in the region.

• Ethnic groups compete for land and food.

Answer explanation

The mountains separate people from each other which results in different cultures

Benefits of Europe’s Rivers

• Provided water for farming and electric power

• Determined the locations of cities

• Formed some political borders

• ?

Which of the following should be added to the list of benefits?

• Provided drainage for industrial pollution

• Connected oceans and lakes

• Carved valleys wherever they flowed

• Provided transportation routes for goods and people

The population of Western Europe is changing. Most population growth in

Western Europe is caused by immigration. Many people come to Western

Europe from Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe looking for job opportunities

or trying to escape political oppression. When they immigrate, they bring

parts of their culture with them, including their religions.

Based on the excerpt, which of the following is an effect of

migration on the countries of Western Europe?

• a limited job market due to population decline

• a higher level of participation in elections

• a diverse way of life due to cultural blending

• a weak transportation system due to overuse

Which economic system has the benefits of private property,

economic freedom, profit, and competition?

• command economy

• socialism

• free enterprise

  (capitalism)

• communism

Answer explanation

Free Enterprise also means Capitalism. They are the same thing

Why is it important to limit the power of government?

• so government can decide how people are treated

• so government cannot take advantage of people

• so people can live without government

• so people cannot control the economy

Answer explanation

A limited government is meant to protect the people. People have power.