VMI - Social Studies CA #3 Review

Many of Europe’s largest cities are located near rivers, seas, and natural transportation corridors: London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is located near the Thames River and close to the North Sea. Paris, in France, is located on the Seine River. Berlin, the capital of Germany, is located near the Elbe River. Rome, in Italy, is close to the Mediterranean Sea. The geographic factor that has most influenced the location of many major cities in Europe is that many cities are located near rivers and seas to - (a)  

• support trade and transportation.
• flood often and make travel difficult.
• separate people and limit contact.
• create barriers between regions.

Many of Europe’s largest cities are located near rivers, seas, and natural transportation corridors: ​ (a)   , the capital of the United Kingdom, is located near the ​ (b)   and close to the North Sea. ​ (c)   in France, is located on the ​ (d)   . Berlin, the capital of ​ (e)   , is located near the Elbe River. Rome, in Italy, is close to the Mediterranean Sea. The geographic factor that has most influenced the location of many major cities in Europe is that many cities are located near rivers and seas.

• London
• Thames River
• Seine River
• Paris,
• Germany

Many of Europe’s largest cities are located near rivers, seas, and natural transportation corridors: London is near the Thames River and close to the North Sea; Paris is on the Seine River; Berlin is near the Elbe River; Rome is close to the Mediterranean Sea. How does this location affect the population of these cities?

• These cities have declined because flooding makes life difficult.

• These cities have declined because trade routes moved elsewhere.

• These cities have grown because nearby land is good for farming.

• These cities have grown because access to water supports trade.

Athens influenced democratic ideas that can still be seen in governments like that of the United States. Which phrase shows how Athenian democracy influenced democratic practices in the United States today?

• stateman named Solon controlled the government

• wealthy people of Athens

• a leader named Cleisthenes

• all citizens voted directly

Why is Scandinavia less populated than other parts of Europe? Select TWO correct answers.

• The mountains make it more difficult to settle there.

• The availability of technology is quite limited.

• The climate is more harsh than in other places.

• The languages are different throughout the area.

• The streams are few and there is little fresh water.

Determine the characteristics of a limited government by matching each category to the correct description.

• elected officials

• Who is in charge?

• a group of elected or appointed leaders

• Who creates the laws?

• elected by the citizens

• How are officials put into office?

Immigrants who become citizens of a representative government gain opportunities such as voting in free multi‑party elections and speaking out against government policies, along with responsibilities similar to those of citizens in the United States and Western Europe. What do representative governments in Western Europe and the United States allow citizens to do?

• vote and speak out against the government

• avoid participating in elections

• support only one political party

• be free from all civic responsibilities

From the following choices, which two traits would be considered cultural? Select two answers.

• Mostly democratic governments with elected leaders

• Diverse languages spoken across the continent, including English, French, and German

• The Mediterranean Sea borders southern Europe

• Rich heritage with famous art, music, and literature

• Member countries participate in the European Union

Which traits are examples of cultural diffusion? Select all that apply.

• Spread of English in media

• German Christmas markets in UK

• Creating trade agreements between France and Germany

• Turkish kebabs in Germany

• Building highways to connect major European cities

Identify the geographic feature that has historically acted as a transportation corridor and influenced trade and alliances between countries in Europe.

• North European Plain

• Alps

• Carpathian Mountains

• Mediterranean Sea