Europe/Middle East Six Weeks Review

What is the best explanation for the distribution of languages in Europe?

• Individual languages are disappearing through processes of assimilation

• governments aren't interested in preserving cultural traits of minorities

• migration has significantly increased cultural exchanges in Europe

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the negative population growth in Europe?

• high cost of living makes supporting a large family expensive

• people are dying in wars

• more people are earning and education and delaying children

• more women are choosing their profession over having children

Most people today, especially in Europe, live in cities. The process of building these cities is known as what?

• urbanization

• globalization

• colonization

• imperialism

How did the Trans-Siberian Railway impact the movement of goods and resources?

• The Trans-Siberian Railway decreased the speed of transporting goods across Russia.
• The Trans-Siberian Railway improved the efficiency and speed of transporting goods and resources across Russia.

• It had no significant effect on the movement of resources in Russia.
• The railway primarily served passenger travel only rather than freight transport.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What impact did the Trans-Siberian Railway have on the development of port cities in the Russian Far East?

• The Trans-Siberian Railway spurred economic growth and urban development in port cities of the Russian Far East.
• The Trans-Siberian Railway was primarily used for military transport.
• It had no significant effect on the economy of the region.
• The railway led to a decline in port city populations.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What change in migration patterns occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe?"

• Decreased migration from urban centers to rural areas.
• Stable migration patterns with no significant changes.
• Increased migration from rural areas to urban centers.
• Increased migration from urban centers to other countries.

The United Nations has the power to...

• enforce trade regulations
• control global military forces
• dictate national laws
• promote international cooperation and maintain peace and security

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The European Union was created for these purposes

• To promote economic cooperation as a free trading bloc and ensure peace and stability in Europe.

• To promote cultural exchange and tourism across Europe.
• To create a military alliance against external threats.
• To establish a single European currency for all member states.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What would be a primary reason why a country might want to join the European Union?

• Increased military power
• Higher taxes for citizens
• Stricter immigration laws
• greater access to the markets within the organization

Where do most people live in Russia today?

• West of the Ural Mountains

• East of the Ural Mountains

• Siberia

• in the satellite states