6.1 study guide - Europe's Cultural Diversity

What historical factor explains the leading religion in Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina

(the countries shaded green)?

• The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.

• The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.

• The Roman empire once controlled these countries.

• The Russian empire once controlled these countries.

Which religions spread from Southwest Asia to Europe?

• Christianity and Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• Judaism and Christianity

• Judaism and Islam

In which of these countries did the dominant language evolve directly from Latin? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Spain

• Germany

• England

• France

Which statement BEST describes where most people live in Europe?

• Population is concentrated on the coast and in river valleys.

• Most people live in southern Europe.

• Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.

• Most people live in northern Europe.

Why are French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian sometimes referred to as “Romance languages”?

• They are languages that speak of heroism and love.

• They are languages that originated in ancient Greek.

• They are languages that originated in ancient Latin.

• They are languages that sound musical when spoken.

What was one cultural result of Roman rule in Europe?

• Most of Europe shares a common language.

• Most of Europe became Christian.

• People began to migrate to Europe from Africa and South Asia.

• The Christian church split into separate churches.

Which of the following world events prompted large numbers of non-Europeans to move to Europe after World War II?

• the Cold War

• the Great Depression

• the end of colonialism

• the Vietnam War

A person who can speak both French and Basque might best be described as

• diverse.

• Basque.

• Germanic.

• bilingual.

One result of recent migration trends is that the workforce in Europe has become

• better educated.

• less diverse.

• younger.

• smaller.

The best cheese is _.

• mozzarella

• colby jack

• provalone

• munster