Eastern Europe Human Geography Quiz

What is a shatter belt region?

• A region with political alliances constantly splintering based on ethnicity

• A region with low agricultural productivity

• A region with extreme weather conditions

• A region with high population density

What is Balkanization?

• The process of creating buffer zones between countries

• The process of integrating multiple ethnic groups into one society

• The division of a region into smaller hostile regions

• The process of combining smaller ethnic-based regions into one larger country

What is ethnic cleansing?

• The process of creating buffer zones between countries

• The process of integrating multiple ethnic groups into one society

• The process of combining smaller ethnic-based regions into one larger country

• The process of expelling or genocide of an ethnic group

What is the main theme in Eastern European literature?

• Romantic love stories

• Despair and darkness due to war, ethnic conflict, and economic depressions

• Adventure and exploration

• Hope and optimism

How did the European Union help member countries through the economic crisis that began in 2008?

• By closing borders and restricting immigration

• By offering financial assistance and support

• By imposing trade sanctions

• By providing military support

What is the main economic activity in Eastern Europe?

• Mining of precious metals

• Agriculture and industry

• Tourism

• Fishing

What is the main factor influencing population density and distribution in Eastern Europe?

• Religious diversity

• Geographic factors

• Economic inequality

• Political stability

What is the main religion practiced in the Balkan Peninsula?

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Roman Catholicism

• Judaism

• Islam

What is the main form of transportation connecting major cities in Eastern Europe?

• Airway

• Waterway

• Railway

• Highway

What is the main source of natural resources in Eastern Europe?

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Renewable energy

• Coal