6th Grade Unit 4 Review

During a cultural exchange program, Kai and Anika visited several European countries. They noticed that many of the cultural traditions were influenced by a particular religion. What religious tradition is most common in the culture of many European societies?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

During a history class, James asked what event of the mid-1900s greatly contributed to increased cooperation between European nations?

• Outbreak of war in Southeast Asia

• Emergence of powerful nations in Africa

• Economic competition from the United States

• Devastation caused by the Second World War

Why did many Eastern European countries come to be associated with the Soviet Union following the Second World War?

• The European Union rejected the membership of the Eastern European nations.

• Under Soviet control the Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism.

• After the war, the Soviet Union invited the Eastern European countries to form an alliance.

• People living in Eastern European countries spoke the same language as the Soviet fighters.

During a history class, Anika and Ethan learned that during the Middle Ages, Europe was characterized by feudal warfare between knights trying to control small kingdoms. As a result, Europe today is politically divided into —

• numerous small nation-states

• many different ethnic enclaves

• French or English speaking nations

• European Union and non-union members

Scarlett, Arjun, and Luna made a lasting contribution to European culture by —

• creating folktales and stories

• introducing new political ideas

• producing master works of art

• composing famous symphonies

Isla noticed that migration has influenced the character of her city in Europe, particularly through the —

• construction of highways

• decline of the public school system

• building of modern office complexes

• establishment of a variety of restaurants

Aiden and Abigail are studying a map in their geography class. Based on the map, which peninsula is home to the countries labeled IV and V?

• Balkan

• Iberian

• Jutland

• Scandinavian

Emma is planning a trip across Europe and needs to identify the countries on the map. Can you help her by identifying the correct locations of these European countries?

• I. England; II. France; III. Spain; IV. Sweden; V. Norway

• I. England; II. Spain; III. France; IV. Norway; V. Sweden

• I. England; II. France; III. Spain; IV. Norway; V. Sweden

• I. France; II. England; III. Spain; IV. Sweden; V. Norway

Rohan, an entrepreneur in Europe, has started a new tech company. One way he influences the local economy is by —

• creating jobs

• conserving resources

• providing skilled labor

• expanding government regulations

How did the distribution of natural resources on the map contribute to a first step towards creation of the European Union?

• European borders were opened to address a shortage of miners.

• Europeans formed a trade union to encourage the building of pipelines.

• Europeans created a single market to avoid conflicts between fishermen.

• European nations created a free trade zone for coal and steel to secure peace.