European History and Culture Quiz

Europe is diverse and many Europeans speak multiple languages. One reason for this is -

• because many migrations took place across Europe over the centuries and languages and cultures spread.

• because many people take classes to learn the languages of their neighboring countries.

• because many of the European nations are so far from one another.

• because many of the European nations are not yet industrialized.

What happened as a result of the first Industrial Revolution in Europe?

• a shift from handmade products to machine made products

• a shift from man made products to computer created products

• a shift from machine made products to handmade products

• a shift from manufacturing to agriculture

Democracy originated in which society?

• Chinese

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

Evidence that Muslims migrated into European countries would be -

• The building of cathedrals

• The building of statues

• The building of synagogues

• The building of mosques

How do entrepreneurs contribute to the economic growth of European countries?

• by generating employment opportunities

• by reducing government spending

• by limiting international trade

• by increasing taxes

Europe, especially France, has experienced a great deal of immigration from Middle Eastern countries. Which of the following has a significant influence on the culture of France?

• It has increased the Christian population in the area.

• It has stabilized neighborhoods as people don't move about.

• It has decreased diversity causing a very uniform culture in France.

• It has increased diversity including diverse languages and values.

The formation of the ____________________ has had the greatest impact on the economies of European countries today.

• European Union

• United Nations

• NATO

• World Trade Organization

Research is an example of which economic industry?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Retail

• Service

This architecture is found throughout South America, Mexico and the southern part of the United States. Which terms complete the analogy showing the relationship of this building to those who built it?

• Catholics…missions

• Buddhists…temples

• Muslims…mosques

• Colonists…government

Which of the following is one historical reason the United States has become such a strong democracy?

• Americans modeled their government on the French system.

• Americans learned important lessons from the Russian Revolution.

• While under British rule, Americans desired representation in government.

• While forming their government, American officials received help from Canada.