NEW
Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsEurope Cultural & Physical GY
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How did trade contribute to the development of Ancient Greece and Rome?
a)
brought back goods such as olive oil & grains from other lands
b)
allowed for a fishing industry
c)
they were able to spread their currencies to other lands
d)
gave more frequent opportunities for warfare
2.
What kind of resources exist in mountain regions such as the Alps and Pyrenees?
a)
timber and iron ore
b)
precious stones
c)
ethanol
d)
oil
3.
What Ancient city-state laid the groundwork for democracy?
a)
Rome
b)
Jerusalem
c)
Athens
d)
Sparta
4.
Describe the "Roman Way"- the values that helped unite all Roman citizens across its large Empire.
a)
crush your enemies, steal their gold
b)
work hard, do your duty, be loyal to Rome
c)
give away all your wealth to the needy
d)
eat, drink, & be merry. create as much art as possible, make the world beautiful
5.
Give an example of how we can still see evidence of Rome’s legacy in Europe, centuries after the civilization fell.
a)
the Roman gods are still worshiped in rural areas of Italy and Greece
b)
Latin became the basis for many languages. engineering (roads, etc) still holds up.
c)
most nations on earth are democracies, like Rome was
d)
modern military use of Roman battle tactics
6.
What development led to the end of the feudal system, the strict social hierarchy in which knights/lords enforced the will of kings over masses of serfs (peasants) who lived & worked on land owned by the lords ?
a)
growth of clothing industry, giving people a better option than working on farms
b)
the spread of Christianity
c)
growth of towns
d)
the age of exploration
7.
How did art change between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance?
a)
artists began using perspective (basically it becomes three dimensional & more realistic)
b)
more of a focus on religious themes
c)
emphasis on nature instead of people
d)
art became abstract (emphasis on color & form over realism)
8.
How are European cities different than most American cities?
a)
they are newer, with wider streets and larger parks
b)
they are older, with narrow, winding streets and a small area
c)
fewer people live in cities in Europe- they are smaller in population
d)
they are wealthier on average
9.
What artistic style emphasizes color and form over realism?
a)
abstract
b)
impressionism
c)
Greco-Roman
d)
romanticism
10.
What kind of staple foods (aka basic ingredients) would we find used in the cuisine of the Mediterranean region?
a)
olives, tomatoes, garlic, fish
b)
potatoes, barley, cattle, heavy gravies
c)
turnips, beets, grains
d)
deer meat, herring, potatoes
11.
What kind of currency is used across the European Union?
a)
Pound
b)
Franc
c)
Euro
d)
Yen
12.
How have the former communist countries of Eastern Europe changed their economies after the fall of the Soviet Union?
a)
the state took control of major industries like oil and car production
b)
they became more technology oriented
c)
privatization- industries and businesses owned by the state are handed to private companies instead
d)
they started paying their workers more
13.
The Illiad and the Odyssey are examples of _______________, which tell the adventures of a hero who is important to a particular nation or culture.
a)
opera
b)
novella
c)
epic poem
d)
saga
Reset
