European History and World Geography

Which economic activity benefits from the extensive railroad network built in Europe?

• Mining

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Oil drilling

For most of the twentieth century, ethnic diversity in the Balkan region has contributed to —

• economic growth

• multiple conflicts

• cultural convergence

• a rise of dictators

In what way might the governments of Germany and Spain address the issue of lower birth rates?F

• Providing funding to build more schools

• Passing legislation to limit the size of families

• Granting money to build daycare facilities

• Advocating for increased immigration

Which of the following best describes language patterns in Europe?

• The population is largely multilingual.

• A variety linguistic differences has fueled conflicts.

• Many Europeans resist learning a second language

• English is mostly spoken in Eastern Europe.

The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created —

• increased demand for agricultural products

• a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries

• high unemployment in non-EU countries

• a large united trade zone across Europe

The first step taken towards the formation of the European Union was the creation of —

• a defensive alliance among the European powers

• the constitution for a united European parliament system

• new national boundaries in Europe following the world wars

• a common market for the coal and steel industries

Which human geographic factor has facilitated the growth of the European Union?

• Nationalism

• Political stability

• Cultural divergence

• Spread of communism

The navigable rivers in Western Europe have historically impacted economic development in the region by —

• facilitating the movement of goods and people

• preventing the advancement of land armies

• blocking the spread of epidemic diseases

• providing for the irrigation of arid land

Which factor best explains why Europe is home to many manufacturing industries?

• Many immigrants to the region provide labor for work in factories.

• Tourists who visit the region want to shop for European products.

• Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.

• Cold climate conditions make it necessary to work indoors.

Which historic event caused the greatest change to the settlement patterns in much of Europe?

• Second World War

• First World War

• Fall of the Soviet Union

• Industrial Revolution