Europe POG Context Quiz

What historical event is referenced as a betrayal in Poland's relations with Britain?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The betrayal of 1939

• The Yalta Conference

• The Potsdam Agreement

What is the updated question the Poles have regarding a potential Russian threat?

• "Do we call Berlin or Paris?"

• "Do we call Brussels or Washington?"

• "Do we call London or Moscow?"

• "Do we call Beijing or Tokyo?"

Which two countries are mentioned as having a significant influence on Poland's historical experience?

• France and Italy

• Germany and Russia

• Spain and Portugal

• Greece and Turkey

What is the main reason the Balkan countries have not integrated, according to the text?

• Economic instability

• Political corruption

• Mountainous terrain

• Lack of resources

What is the significance of the year 1989 for Poland in the text?

• Poland joined the European Union.

• Poland sought out the United States.

• Poland declared independence.

• Poland hosted the Olympics.

Which countries are mentioned as being part of NATO?

• Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania

• Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway

• France, Germany, Italy, Spain

• Russia, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus

Match the following causes with the debates they sparked in Sweden.

• Debate over NATO membership

• Trade agreements

• Debate over financial impacts of joining international organizations

• Russian resurgence

• Debate over international commerce policies

• Environmental concerns

• Debate over climate policies

• Economic benefits

What is the key relationship in the EU that needs to remain intact?

• Between France and Germany

• Between Sweden and Finland

• Between Italy and Spain

• Between Denmark and Norway

The geographical feature that poses a challenge to France is (a)  

• The Alps
• The North European Plain
• The Pyrenees
• The English Channel

What was the significance of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?

• It dissolved the Holy Roman Empire

• It unified the German Confederation

• It established the European Union

• It ended the Napoleonic Wars