Unit 2 CBA Review Brown

Put the following events in European History in order of occurrence:

• WWI, European Union, WWII, Cold War

• European Union, WWI, WWII, Cold War

• WWI, WWII, European Union, Cold War

• WWI, WWII, Cold War, European Union

“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”

-1987 President Ronald Reagan

Which of the following statements is most associated with the quote above?

• The United States was in full support of the European Union

• WWII was now over, it was time to rebuild Europe

• The Cold War can be reduced by uniting Germany

• Closed borders in Europe was not good for the economy

Why are the agricultural areas of Russia confined to the southern part of the country?

• Because these areas are located near water it is easier to farm.

• The northern part of Russia consists of frozen tundra.

• It is easier to transport goods from city to city in this area.

• Very few people live in Russia therefore farming over the entire region is not necessary.

The continents of Europe and Asia form the Eurasian landmass. The continent of Europe sticks out from the western end of this landmass. It looks like a giant peninsula. Inside Europe are other peninsulas like the Balkan Peninsula, the Iberian Peninsula, the Italian Peninsula and the Scandinavian Peninsula.

The reading above explains why Europe is called

• The Birthplace of Democracy

• An International Partner of the USA

• The Powerhouse of Colonialism

• A Peninsula of Peninsulas

• 75% of the population of Russia is to the West of the Ural Mountains

• 75% of the landmass of Russia is to the east of the Ural Mountains

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the population distribution in this country?

• Geographic Location

• Physical Features

• Tribal Conflict

• Economic Opportunity

Europe is considered 'A peninsula of peninsulas.' One of the most important effects this characteristic has on Europe is that:

• It gives Europe miles and miles of coastline, which has benefited them for trading, resources and cultural diffusion.

• It gives Europe vast areas of farmland, making them one of the largest global producers of agricultural products.

• Political boundaries do not change, creating tension between individual countries, leading to many wars on European soil.

• European culture is slower to develop and because they have been isolated by their geography.

What is one of the benefits of using a single currency in many EU countries?

• It allows people, money, and goods to move freely from country to country.

• It helps prevent member countries from going into heavy debt.

• It helps create an open market in which goods can be traded using a tariff.

• It allows countries to maintain control of their own affairs.

What challenges have Eastern European countries faced in their transition to democracy and a market economy?

• A majority of these leaders want to boycott the European Union.

• Rising prices of goods, unemployment, and a portion of the population that prefers the old communist way of life.

• The global climate change has affected agricultural exports.

• Populations in Eastern European countries are very small and unable to compete.

• 1960 Soviet Union : ________?_________

• 2000 Russia : __________?_________ 

Which choices best complete the above chart?

• Democracy … Theocracy

• Monarchy … Communism

• Communism … Democracy

• Theocracy … Monarchy

Which of the following is a factor for multicultural society in Europe and other portions of the continent?

• Many countries are close to each other causing many cultures to come in contact with one another.

• It is rainy, and cool in mountainous areas of the continent.

• Many countries have a closed border that makes it difficult for travel and to do business.