Unit 1 Review

Which of the following BEST explains why the euro was introduced in 1999?

• to prevent European nations from being drawn into international conflicts

• to encourage trade between member nations of the European Union

• to serve as a check on the growing power of NATO and SEATO

• to ensure the stability of democracies throughout Europe

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Which number MOST LIKELY belongs in space X?

• $34,941

• $47,319

• $42,612

• $67,327

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Which number MOST LIKELY belongs in space Z?

• 95%

• 96%

• 97%

• 98%

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What man-made feature has helped improve trade and travel between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe in modern times?

• Channel Tunnel

• London Eye

• Scotland Yard

• Tower Bridge

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Which numeral represents the Ural Mountains?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

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Why do so few people live permanently in the northern Siberia region of Russia?

• The Siberian climate is hot and desert.

• The Siberian climate is harsh and subarctic.

• Siberia experiences frequent volcanic eruptions.

• Siberia experiences flooding in the monsoon season.

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How are most members of the Council of the European Union (EU) selected?

• The head of state of each member of the EU is automatically a member.

• Each member of the EU elects its council member in a national election.

• Each member state of the EU appoints one council member by its choice of method.

• Each council member is elected in an international election involving all EU members.

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How did adopting the euro help European Union member-states?

• It stopped the fluctuation of currency values.

• It allowed member-states to economically specialize.

• It eliminated the costs of currency exchange.

• It created another barrier to trade with nonmembers.

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Which European Union member state is NOT a member of the euro zone monetary union?

• France

• Germany

• the Netherlands

• the United Kingdom

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Which number MOST LIKELY belongs in space Y?

• 100%

• 99%

• 97%

• 95%

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