Intro To European History

Which empire initially expanded to include much of Western Europe and Southwest Asia?

• A. British Empire

• B. Roman Empire

• C. Ottoman Empire

• D. Spanish Empire

During the sixteenth century, which two European countries established large empires in the Americas and Africa?

• A. France and Germany

• B. Spain and Portugal

• C. Italy and Greece

• D. Netherlands and Belgium

By the 1800s, which country had an empire that extended around the globe?

• A. France

• B. Britain

• C. Russia

• D. Portugal

What was one major reason European countries established colonies around the world?

• A. To escape conflicts in Europe

• B. To expand trade and access resources

• C. To provide refuge for displaced populations

• D. To isolate themselves from other empires

Why did many Irish, German, Italian, and Eastern Europeans emigrate to the United States in the 19th century?

• A. Political freedom

• B. Economic troubles

• C. Religious persecution

• D. War in Europe

Which group of people emigrated in significant numbers to pursue new lives in the United States during the 19th century?

• Scandinavians

• French and British

• Irish, Germans, Italians, and Eastern Europeans

• Spanish and Portuguese

How did immigration patterns to Europe change in the modern era compared to the 19th century?

• Modern immigration is primarily due to economic opportunities.

• Modern immigration largely involves people fleeing violence and conflict.

• There has been no significant change in immigration patterns.

• Modern immigration is mostly from North America.

Which area was a major center of trade for Europe during ancient times?

• Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

In the 16th century, European trade shifted from the Mediterranean to which body of water?

• Baltic Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Black Sea

• Arctic Ocean

Europe's participation in global trade historically involved which of the following?

• Importing luxury goods from Africa

• Establishing trade networks in the Americas and Africa

• Focusing only on regional trade within Europe

• Avoiding trade due to isolationism