Western Europe

Why does much of West-Central Europe have a pleasant climate?

• The Alps block cold, dry winds from reaching the region.

• The North Atlantic Drift brings warm, moist air to the region.

• The Central Uplands have dense woodlands that trap warm air.

• The Northern European Plain has open fields that absorb sunshine.

Which places have a marine west coast climate?

• Denmark and the British Isles

• Denmark, the British Isles, and Sweden

• Finland, Sweden, and Norway

• Finland and the British Isles

The name of the person who was a French general who conquered much of Europe was

• William the Conqueror

• Charlemagne

• Napoleon

Why has France become more culturally diverse?

• Many Algerian Muslims have moved there.

• Many people have converted to Buddhism.

• The government has expanded the number of state religions.

• The government has expanded the number of official languages.

Why is Brussels a major world city?

• It is an important banking center.

• It is an important manufacturing center.

• It serves as a hub for much international trade.

• It serves as the headquarters for many international organizations.

Which of the following were short-term effects of World War II on Germany? Choose the three correct answers.

• Germany’s cities and economies were in ruins.

• Germany became a member of the EU.

• British, French, and U.S. troops occupied West Germany.

• The Berlin Wall was torn down.

• The Soviet Union’s troops occupied East Germany.

How is Austria different from Switzerland?

• Most Austrians speak Italian.

• Austria does not have a major river.

• Most Austrians are Roman Catholic.

• Austria does not have a tourism industry.

Which groups invaded and ruled the British Isles in the Middle Ages? Choose the three correct answers.

• the Vikings

• the Angles

• the Celts

• the Saxons

• the Franks

How are the economies of the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom similar?

• They all rely on the mining sector.

• They all rely on the service sector.

• They all rely on the agricultural sector.

• They all rely on the manufacturing sector.

Which statements accurately describe the Vikings? Choose the three correct answers.

• They were great explorers.

• They used longboats to attack villages along coasts or rivers.

• They conquered Finland during the early middle ages.

• They controlled Spain for 100 years.

• They made raids into the late 1300s.