Unit 5 Test Prep

Which hotspot shows a PENINSULA?

Why are the Rhine and Danube Rivers important for Europe?

• They connect mountain chains.

• They connect inland Europe to seas.

• They are pretty.

• They provide a waterway between cities.

How does the Atlantic Ocean affect Europe's Climate?

• The Atlantic Ocean brings a season of heavy rain every year.

• The Atlantic Ocean removes moisture from the air.

• The Atlantic Ocean keeps coastal areas warm.

• The Atlantic Ocean brings snow.

How do canals help people in the Netherlands?

• They make the land dry and suitable for construction.

• They help people carry goods into a city.

• They help prevent overfishing.

• They look pretty.NeNetherland

How can people prevent forests from being depleted (used up completely)?

• By creating protected areas for animals

• By planting more trees

• By limiting how many trees they cut down

• By cutting down more trees

Use the Map and Map legend to the left. What is the most commonly found natural resource on this peninsula?

What idea about Government was inspired by the DEMOCRACY of ANCIENT ATHENS?

• The idea that columns were pretty.

• The idea that genders should have equal power.

• The idea that anyone can become a citizen.

• The idea that the people should hold the power.

Besides Europe, which two continents did the ROMAN EMPIRE extend to?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Africa

Which are 2 examples of ancient Rome's lasting impact on the world today?

• People still like to wear togas.

• Many governments today use a three-branch structure, similar to the Roman Republic's.

• The Roman Empire divided Italy into separate kingdoms, which are separate nation-states today.

• Some languages today use the Roman alphabet

In the Middle Ages, what were economic systems generally like in Europe?

• People farmed someone's land in exchange for being allowed to live on the land.

• Governments set prices and set the wages people earned.

• Competition among businesses helped determine the price of goods.