WorksheetsWestern Europe
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An exam French students must pass to go to college
a)
SAT
b)
ACT
c)
Baccalaureate
d)
Baccalarate
2.
Providing for the well-being of all residents supported by the government
a)
Capitalistic State
b)
Welfare State
c)
Northern Model
d)
Command Economy
3.
This region in UK has fertile farm land
a)
Midlands
b)
Highlands
c)
Lowlands
d)
Eastlands
4.
Large trading bloc made up of countries in Europe
a)
European Union
b)
European
Economic Community
c)
NATO
d)
NAFTA
5.
Spanish movement to get rid of all Jews and Muslims in the 1400’s
a)
Inquisition
b)
Reformation
c)
Crusades
d)
100 Years War
6.
The E.U has this many official languages.
a)
32
b)
26
c)
24
d)
10
7.
To help with city flooding, engineers in Venice are creating these to keep out the tides
a)
gates
b)
islands
c)
pumps
d)
turbines
8.
The member of this section of British Parliament are elected by the people
a)
House of Lords
b)
House of Commons
c)
Congress
d)
Senate
9.
Early explorers and settlers of Northern Europe known as Norsemen relied on
a)
Horses
b)
Footpaths
c)
Ships
d)
Sleds
10.
What group conquered Gaul in 58 B.C?
a)
Franks
b)
Romans
c)
Greeks
d)
Vikings
11.
Which statement about religion in Northwestern Europe is true?
a)
While Christianity traditionally was the primary religion of the region, today there are roughly as many as non-Christians as Christians.
b)
While majority of people in Northwestern Europe are Christians, most conceal their faith due to decades-longs conflicts between Roman Catholics and Protestants.
c)
While the majority of people in Northwestern Europe are Christians, most do not practice their faith or attend church regularly.
d)
While religion traditionally has played little role in society and culture in Northwestern Europe, a resurgence of religious faith and growing membership in many Christian churches is occurring.
12.
On July 14th, the French celebrate the day the French Revolution began. What is the name of the holiday?
a)
Independence Day
b)
Bastille's Day
c)
Revolutionary Day
d)
Napoleon Day
13.
Where was the idea of democracy introduced?
a)
Rome
b)
London
c)
Paris
d)
Athens
14.
What is one argument that supports the British monarchy?
a)
The British monarchy generates tourism
b)
The British monarchy costs the tax payers money
c)
The British monarchy has to sign off on all laws
d)
The British monarchy can lobby the government
15.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Nordic Model
a)
Free education
b)
Paid maternity and paternity leave
c)
Generous welfare benefits
d)
High mandatory minimum wage
16.
What element of United Kingdom's culture was showcased during the Opening Ceremony
a)
Fashion
b)
Music
c)
Banking Industry
d)
Artwork
17.
How long will it take for the United Kingdom to leave the EU?
a)
Immediately
b)
20 years
c)
2-6 years
d)
1-3 years
18.
What is one positive about being part of the EU?
a)
Free trade and no tariffs between the membered countries
b)
The wealthier countries have share their wealth with other membered countries
c)
The extra level of government can remove some of the power and responsibility of the country
d)
Threatens the national identity of member states.
19.
What is one negative about EU membership
a)
The regulations set up to protect the smaller membered countries can take from the larger countries
b)
The broad range of membered countries opens up the access to a lot more resources.
c)
Can create a sense of belongingness, and unity amongst EU members
d)
Provide many public agencies to citizens such as subsidies for farmers
20.
a steep, seawater-filled valley carved out by glaciers
a)
Glaciation
b)
Fjords
c)
Hot Springs
d)
Geysers
21.
a type of erosion that sculpted the land forms of Northern Europe
a)
Glaciation
b)
Fjord
c)
Geysers
d)
Hot Springs
22.
This region in the UK is known for its coal
a)
HIghlands
b)
Lowlands
c)
Midlands
d)
Westland
23.
Which mountain range separates Spain from the rest of Europe?
a)
Alps
b)
Andes
c)
Pyrenees
d)
Rockies
24.
All of the following are part of the Copenhagen Criteria EXCEPT
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Democracy
c)
Stable government
d)
Human rights
25.
All of the following are part of the United Kingdom except…
a)
Republic of Ireland
b)
Northern Ireland
c)
Scotland
d)
Wales
26.
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
Germany
b)
Great Britain
c)
United States
d)
France
27.
What did France's do with its colonies after World War 2?
a)
Allowed the colonies to peacefully gain their independence
b)
France fought many bloody battles to try to keep the colonies...ultimately they got their independence
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