WorksheetsWestern Europe
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why are Western Europe’s rivers essential to its economy?
a)
The rivers are scenic and attract many tourists.
b)
Western Europe’s rivers create political boundaries.
c)
The rivers provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods.
d)
Fishing is the main industry in Western Europe.
2.
Which climate zone is in Western Europe
a)
high altitude
b)
humid continental
c)
tundra
d)
Mediterranean
3.
Which natural resource is most important to the economy of Western Europe today?
a)
coal
b)
gold
c)
iron ore
d)
oil
4.
How did the economy of Western Europe change after the Crusades?
a)
Small villages disappeared as workers moved to cities.
b)
Increased trade created a merchant class and skilled workers formed guilds.
c)
The Catholic Church controlled trade routes.
d)
The economy didn't change
5.
Which cause contributed to both World War I and World War II?
a)
competition for increased economic power
b)
some nations’ desire to expand territory
c)
the belief in a superior race
d)
a mission to spread the Catholic faith
6.
Which change did NOT result from the Industrial Revolution?
a)
Goods became cheaper and more plentiful.
b)
Many people left rural areas to work in the cities.
c)
New technology caused unemployment among farmworkers.
d)
The standard of living declined in western nations.
7.
Which cultural contribution did NOT come from Western Europe?
a)
literature, including William Shakespeare’s plays
b)
musical compositions such as those from Bach and Schubert
c)
sports, including baseball and lacrosse
d)
art, including paintings by Monet and Rembrandt
8.
Which statement is true of the European Union?
a)
The group of European countries shares a government.
b)
Any country willing to eliminate tariffs may become a member.
c)
The major goal is to strengthen trade within Europe.
d)
It controls the economies of member countries.
9.
Which religion is most widespread in Western Europe?
a)
Islam
b)
Catholicism
c)
Baptist
d)
Judaism
10.
Which challenge does the European Union NOT face today?
a)
competition from countries with larger economies
b)
a lack of members
c)
an aging population
d)
members with weak economies
11.
Why do people immigrate to Western Europe?
a)
The climate in Western Europe is enjoyable.
b)
Western Europe offers an escape from political oppression.
c)
Western Europe has no limits on immigration.
d)
Western Europe’s command economy ensures people will have jobs.
12.
Which advantages are created by the European Union?
a)
Inflation keeps prices for exports high.
b)
People within the European Union cannot cross borders freely.
c)
Economic growth remains strong in all member countries.
d)
People can be employed in their own country or in a member country.
13.
Which statement does NOT describe the influence of the Enlightenment?
a)
Many people began to use reason and observation in studying the world.
b)
Political thinkers concluded that government is a contract between ordinary people and a ruler.
c)
Religious leaders called for wars to regain Christian control of Jerusalem.
d)
Philosophers sought ways to make society better.
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