European Societies and Geography

Europe is diverse, and many Europeans speak multiple languages. What are the reasons for this diversity? Select TWO correct answers.

• Many migrations have taken place across Europe over the centuries.

• Many people take classes to learn the languages of neighboring countries.

• Many European nations are spread apart causing minimal interaction.

• Many of the European nations are not yet industrialized, so they have no communication.

• Many languages and cultures have spread allowing greater communication.

Based on the map and your knowledge of history, what might be a reason why Europe is divided into so many different countries?

• European powers fought each other, which resulted in territorial changes.

• European countries focused their energy on colonizing other territories around the globe to add to their territories.

• Both A and B

• None of the above

One of the greatest Ancient European influences on the United States was --

• the influence of English writing on American culture.

• the influence of parliamentary government on American government.

• the influence of Greek ideas on American government.

• the influence of European products on the American market.

In which region would you find the Arctic Ocean, the Caspian Sea, and the Black Sea?

This is a map of Europe. What is the name of the body of water identified by the star on the map above?

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

Imagine labor was in short supply in the United Kingdom. Which of the following problems may arise because of that shortage of labor? Select TWO correct answers.

• Unemployment rates would increase.

• Businesses would have ample workers for all positions.

• Fewer goods and services would be produced.

• Businesses might hire foreign workers to fill positions.

• Less desirable jobs would be easy to fill.

The formation of the ________________ has had the greatest impact on the economies of European countries today.

• British Empire

• Communist party

• Axis powers

• European Union

Which ancient civilization influenced the architecture of the United States Capitol?

• Chinese

• Egyptian

• Phoenician

• Roman

This is an excerpt about society. Which type of society is described in the excerpt?

• monocultural

• segregated culture

• multicultural

• productive culture

Which of the following is the BEST example of cooperation among the various cultures of Europe?

• Allied Forces in World War II

• satellite countries of Eastern Europe

• East and West Germany after World War II