Unit 5 Test

Which body of water connects Europe to Africa and the Middle East?

• Baltic Sea
• Black Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• North Sea

Which three factors most affect the population distribution (where people live) in Europe?

• Climate, population size, government
• Location, natural resources, climate
• Economy, culture, history
• Technology, agriculture, climate

What form of government originated in Ancient Greece?

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Republic
• Oligarchy

What economic and social system dominated Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Democracy
• Feudalism
• Capitalism
• Socialism

Fill in the Feudalism pyramid below. Number your answers 1-4.

What type of climate is most commonly found in southern Europe?

• Tropical
• Continental
• Tundra
• Mediterranean

Which of the following physical features acts as a natural border between France and Spain?

• The Carpathian Mountains
• The Alps
• The Pyrenees Mountains
• The Ural Mountains

Which European river is important for trade and flows through multiple countries, including Germany and the Netherlands?

• The Seine
• The Thames
• The Danube
• The Rhine

The Renaissance is best described as a:

• Time of religious wars
• Rebirth of art, science, and culture
• Period of agricultural expansion
• Military-focused era

Why are rivers such as the Danube and Rhine important to Europe?

• They provide natural barriers between countries.
• They are key transportation routes for trade and travel.
• They prevent flooding in coastal areas.
• They are the primary sources of energy in Europe.