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WorksheetsEurope Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What can you infer from the fact that more than half the world's countries are democracies?
a)
Half are entitled to vote in the U.S.
b)
Half of the world has very little say in government
c)
Half the world's people don't know what elections are.
d)
Half the people live in U.S. and Europe
2.
What effect did geography have on Greece in its early development?
a)
Mountainous terrain led to the creation of city-states
b)
Lack of natural sea ports
c)
Inland location hindered trade
d)
Abundant resources made it self-sufficent
3.
Which civilization influenced the architecture of US capitals?
a)
Chinese
b)
Egyptian
c)
Phoenician
d)
Roman
4.
Democracy originated in which society?
a)
Chinese
b)
Egypt
c)
Greek
d)
Roman
5.
The Roman established a republic. What was this?
a)
Rule by family line
b)
Rule by divine leader
c)
Form of government by the few
d)
Form of representative government
6.
Placing limits on government is important to allow for ...
a)
crime reduction
b)
military strength
c)
personal freedoms
d)
economic restrictions
7.
How are the U.S. and the Roman Republic alike?
a)
Both hold elections every 4 years
b)
Both allow ALL citizens to vote
c)
Both have a powerful chief executive
d)
Both have 3 branches of gov.
8.
How did Athenian democracy differ from Roman Republicanism?
a)
Athens slaves/women couldn't vote; Rome they could.
b)
Rome had a emperor; Athens did not.
c)
Rome landowners were not able to vote; Athens they could.
d)
Athens had direct democracy; Rome had elected representatives
9.
Which identifies why political borders change over time?
a)
River dry up and mountains erode
b)
Shift of government or overthrow of power due to war/revolution
c)
New president is elected
d)
Economy is strong and purchases more ports
10.
A long term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was...
a)
Increase in the number of farms
b)
Decline in international trade
c)
General rise in standard of living
d)
A strengthening of economic power of the nobility
11.
1. Insulating homes (think heaters)
2. Irrigation Systems
3. Building airports/highways
4. Creating heating/cooling systems
What describes this list?
2. Irrigation Systems
3. Building airports/highways
4. Creating heating/cooling systems
What describes this list?
a)
Effective ways to construct modern cities
b)
Jobs developed during 20th century
c)
Adaptation to environment made by Industrial Revolution
d)
Responsibilities of free-enterprise
12.
Which correctly identifies effects of the Industrial Revolution?
a)
Population growth, urbanization, pollution
b)
Population growth, Ruralization, Clean air
c)
Population decrease, Urbanization, pollution
d)
Population decrease, Ruralization, clean air
13.
What factors do you consider when determining a country's development?
a)
Dress, housing, life expectancy
b)
Literacy, life expectancy, GDP
c)
Literacy, Recreation opportunities, history
d)
Language, diet, health care
14.
What are some advantage of European countries joining the EU?
a)
Increase in tax revenue for members trading
b)
Better relationships between Europe and U.S.
c)
More trading opportunities with Europe and Asia
d)
Common market with no taxes and border checks
15.
How have members of the EU positively impacted society?
a)
Introduce new music and entertainment worldwide
b)
Provide aide to the U.S. after recession hit
c)
Regulate emissions to preserve environment, create jobs, and help struggling countries
d)
Contribute to greater wold division between rich and poor
16.
What country is represented by the color red?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Italy
d)
Spain
17.
What country is represented by the color green?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Germany
c)
Italy
d)
Sweden
18.
What country is represented by the color yellow?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Sweden
19.
What country is represented by the color purple?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Sweden
c)
Italy
d)
Polan
20.
In what ways has Europe benefited from long coast lines?
a)
Industry
b)
Trade
c)
Exploration
d)
All of the above
21.
Mountainous terrain has led to the creation of...
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracies
c)
City-states
d)
Tyranny
22.
When comparing eastern and western european countries which region had the highest HDI's?
a)
Western
b)
Central
c)
Eastern
d)
Southern
23.
What european country has the best HDI ranking?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Switzerland
c)
United States
d)
Sweden
24.
The cuisine of any European country is largely determined by its...
a)
landforms and climate
b)
seaports and villages
c)
economy and railroads
d)
imports and exports
25.
The most widely practiced religion in Europe is....
a)
Christianity
b)
Hinduism
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
26.
Which early writer is famous for plays that are still performed today?
a)
Miguel de Cervantes
b)
Homer
c)
William Shakespeare
d)
Dante
27.
Why is fish an important part of the cuisine of certain European countries?
a)
The countries are located near bodies of water where fishing takes place.
b)
Fish contains vitamins and minerals.
c)
The countries import different types of fish from around the world.
d)
Fish is inexpensive.
28.
Which statement is true about eastern European countries today?
a)
Many want to join the European Union.
b)
Their state-run businesses continue.
c)
Their unemployment rates are very low.
d)
Many have returned to communism.
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