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WorksheetsEurope Govt/Econ
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
The period in history between the Middle Ages and Modern history is known as The Renaissance.
The Renaissance can be described as _______.
The Renaissance can be described as _______.
a)
The period from 1918-1939 between the two world wars when Europeans could not find jobs or food.
b)
A rebirth of classical scholarship, art, and humanism in Europe from around 1300-1600.
c)
The period in human history when the Romans used the knowledge from Ancient Greece and Egypt to build a greater civilization in Europe.
2.
In Sweden, the government owns large industries and sets some prices. However, private businesses are also encouraged. This country's economic system can best be classified as ______________
a)
traditional
b)
socialist
c)
free enterprise
d)
communist
3.
What event in history included the execution of a monarch in order for a country to change its government?
a)
the establishment of the EU
b)
the French Revolution
c)
The unification of Germany
d)
the end of communism in Russia
4.
All citizens in Ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion to cast votes. This situation is an example of ___________.
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
direct democracy
c)
absolutism
d)
absolute monarchy
5.
The origin of checks and balances in the U.S. political system can be traced to the _______.
a)
French monarchy
b)
Roman republic
c)
Chinese Han dynasty
d)
Aztec empire
6.
An essential characteristic of a communist economy is the _______________.
a)
interaction of supply and demand
b)
government ownership of property
c)
organization of worker unions
d)
privatization of business
7.
Finish the following sequence of events:
World War I
Great Depression
World War II
____________
World War I
Great Depression
World War II
____________
a)
Dust Bowl Migration
b)
Revolutionary War
c)
Roaring Twenties
d)
Cold War
8.
The countries in Blue represent ______ countries who wanted a Free Enterprise economy.
a)
Warsaw Pact
b)
NATO
c)
OPEC
d)
NAFTA
9.
What event led to the Middle (Dark) Ages?
a)
The Renaissance
b)
the birth of democracy in Greece
c)
the Fall of Rome
d)
the birth of Julius Caesar
10.
The _______ created financial security in Europe after WWII
a)
The Holocaust
b)
Warsaw Pact
c)
The Great Depression
d)
The European Union
11.
When people wanted answers and changes to the Catholic Church, this led to ___________.
a)
The Reformation
b)
The Troubles
c)
The Fall of Rome
d)
The Athenian Revolution
12.
Copernicus and Galileo both believed that Earth revolved around the Sun. This view of the universe is called the _________ model.
a)
geocentric
b)
optimistic
c)
heliocentric
d)
pessimistic
13.
Which is a main characteristic of a free enterprise economy?
a)
Businesses are driven by supply and demand and the desire for profits.
b)
Labor unions are prohibited.
c)
All wage earners are paid the same amount.
d)
The government owns the means of production.
14.
What was the term 'iron curtain' used to describe the division of?
a)
North and South Vietnam
b)
East and West Asia
c)
North and South Korea
d)
East and West Europe
15.
How did the Marshall plan try to stop the spread of communism in Western Europe after WWII?
a)
by providing military weapons to countries near Germany
b)
by providing military assistance to Vietnam
c)
by providing money to stop poverty
16.
The countries in Blue represent ______ countries who wanted a Free Enterprise economy.
a)
Warsaw Pact
b)
NATO
c)
OPEC
17.
The countries in Red represent ______ countries who lived under a Communist Economy.
a)
Warsaw Pact
b)
NATO
c)
OPEC
18.
Which country is highlighted on the map?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Poland
d)
Ukraine
19.
What did the Holocaust do?
a)
It created a balance of power between Germany and Russia during WWII.
b)
It led to the murder of millions and caused a massive migration.
c)
It caused many Jewish citizens to support the government of Adolf Hitler.
d)
It helped keep the peace in Europe after the Great Depression.
20.
What would be a plausible reason that people would choose to have a government that is ruled by many over one that is ruled by few?
a)
In rule by many, the government has more power over the people.
b)
In rule by few, the government always follows the laws.
c)
In rule by few, the government has the people's best interests in mind.
d)
In rule by many, the government protects the rights of the citizens.
21.
Which economic system did NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) want to spread?
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Free Enterprise
d)
Traditional
22.
What is the role of the people in Feudalism (Medieval Government)?
a)
The people tell the other groups what to do because they are the largest group.
b)
They are a source of labor and services, who have no say in how the government functions.
c)
They give the government authority by voting for representatives.
d)
They occupy the lands of the king and act as a farming and military group.
23.
Where did the idea of 3 branches of government, checks and balances, separation of powers, a fair trial, and the senate come from?
a)
Ancient Rome
b)
Ancient Athens
c)
China
d)
France
24.
John Locke gave us which ideas that the Founding Fathers used in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
People are naturally good, but corrupted by power.
b)
All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
c)
People are a blank slate called a "Tabula Rasa".
d)
The people have the right to overthrow the government if the government isn't protecting their rights.
25.
Which historical event caused a time in Europe (Medieval/Dark Ages) when technological advancement was halted and learning was only available to the Catholic Church and the wealthy?
a)
The Persian invasion of Greece
b)
The Battle of Hastings
c)
The Fall of Rome
d)
The Renaissance
26.
From where did the United States and other governments with representative democracies get the basis for the Republic, on which they base their governments?
a)
Greece
b)
China
c)
Ancient Athens
d)
Ancient Rome
27.
What was the cause for the creation of the European Union (EU)?
a)
To help rebuild the damage caused to the major countires during the Cold War
b)
To stop the spread of Communism.
c)
Economic stability after WWII
d)
To make the memeber countries of the European Union have a unified government
28.
Who was the political philosopher who wrote Common Sense and said "If a government fails to protect its citizens, then it should be overthrown"?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d)
Machiavelli
29.
What conflict happened in Ireland when Protestants and Catholics fought over religion and culture?
a)
The Holocaust
b)
The Troubles
c)
The Armenian Genocide
d)
Athenian Revolution
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