2024 - Semester Practice

A person who can speak both French and Basque might best be described as

• bilingual
• speaking
• onelingual
• Frenchman

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A representative government with a mostly ceremonial ruler.
• A government ran by a constitution but decisions are still made by the ruler.
• A government where the people vote for their new king.
• A type of government no longer followed.

How did the end of the Soviet Union create uncertainty for Russians?

• Majority of Russians were safe and secure in their home country to reassure them.
• Russians had to adjust to a new free market system that was very different from the communist system.
• Russians ended up overthrowing their ruler at the end of the Soviet Union.
• Few Russians fled Russia and most trust their new government from the beginning.

Which city-state is known for its strong military pride?

• Athens
• Corinth
• Sparta
• Thebes

What type of buildings do many people in Europe live in?

• Single-family homes
• Apartment buildings
• Villas
• Bungalows

Which mountain range is the largest in Europe?

• The Andes
• The Rockies
• The Alps
• The Himalayas

What is the main purpose of the European Union?

• To promote peace
• To create a military alliance
• To ban all imports
• To unify languages

What is the currency used by 19 countries in Europe?

• Dollar
• Pound
• Euro
• Franc

What was one of the major contributions of ancient Greek culture?

• Advanced technology
• Art and architecture
• Industrialization
• Agriculture techniques

What law concept from Rome is still practiced today?

• Innocent until proven guilty
• Trial by jury
• Absolute monarchy
• Public execution