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Unit 5 Review

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which river flows from the Alps mountains east across much of Europe and empties into the Black Sea?
a)
Rhine River
b)
Danube River
c)
Amazon River
d)
Volga River
2.
Which body of water lies between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe?
a)
Arctic Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Rhine River
d)
English Channel
3.
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
a)
Ural Mountains
b)
Pyrenees Mountains
c)
Alps Mountains
d)
Rocky Mountains
4.
Which mountain range separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?
a)
Alps Mountains
b)
Ural Mountains
c)
Pyrenees Mountains
d)
Rocky Mountains
5.
Which mountain range does the Danube and Rhine rivers begin in?
a)
Pyrenees Mountains
b)
Alps Mountains
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Ural Mountains
6.
Which body of water can be found to the south of Europe?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Arctic Ocean
c)
English Channel
d)
Mediterranean Sea
7.
This is an area of extremely fertile land stretching across northern Europe
a)
Scandinavian Peninsula
b)
European Plain
c)
Great Rift Valley
d)
Iberian Peninsula
8.
Spain and Portugal are located on which peninsula?
a)
Iberian Peninsula
b)
Scandinavian Peninsula
c)
English Peninsula
d)
Italian Peninsula
9.
Which country is highlighted on the map?
a)
Germany
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Belgium
10.
Which country is highlighted on the map?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Poland
d)
Ukraine
11.
This river begins in the Alps mountains and flows north to the North Sea
a)
Danube River
b)
Volga River
c)
Nile River
d)
Rhine River
12.
What is the name of the country that is dark green in the picture?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
d)
Poland
13.
This country juts out into what body of water?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Arctic Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean
14.
Most people live on the western side of the Ural mountains in this country
a)
Russia
b)
United Kingdom
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
15.
This county's location allows it to do much shipping of goods
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Ukraine
d)
United Kingdom
16.

Most of northern Europe is part of the vast

a)

Northern European Plain

b)

Southern European Plain

c)

Northern European Desert

d)

Southern European Desert

17.
All of the following make travel and trade difficult in Russia EXCEPT:
a)
The Neighboring Countries
b)
Frozen Ports
c)
Ural Mountains
d)
Size of Country
18.
True or False: Russia is actually rich in natural resources, it's just hard to get to them.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
What country is the biggest in terms of land size?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
d)
Italy
20.
Which country trades mainly through ship and has the most ports?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Russia
d)
United Kingdom
21.
True or False: In the United Kingdom and Germany, the majority of people live in urban areas
a)
True
b)
False
22.
In Russia and Germany, what is a major natural resource?
a)
Silver
b)
Gold
c)
Timber
d)
Aluminum
23.
What country has a mild, marine climate?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
China
c)
Russia
d)
Germany
24.
Which country has a service based economy?
a)
Russia
b)
United Kingdom
c)
Denmark
d)
Germany
25.
Which two countries have a manufacturing based economy?
a)
Russia and the UK
b)
Russia and Germany
c)
The UK and Germany
d)
Albania and Turkey
26.

This country is located in both Europe and Asia.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

27.

This country is located in north-central Europe on the European Plain

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

28.

This country is on an island in the Atlantic Ocean off of mainland Europe.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

29.

This country has a mild climate with abundant rainfall.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

30.

This country only has 2 seasons—winter and summer; the average yearly temperature is below freezing.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

31.
Most people live WEST of the Ural mountains, where the climate is mildest and the land is the most fertile.
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Germany
c)
Russia
32.

Large size, rugged terrain, and cold climate make it difficult for this country to use their resources.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

33.

Deposits of gold, aluminum ore, coal, & iron are found in the Ural Mountains in this country.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

34.

The Rhine River is important for trade in this country.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

35.

Fishing is an important natural resource in this country in coastal areas.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

36.
80% of the people of this country work in service industries (tourism, health care, education, banking, & insurance).
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Germany
c)
Russia
37.

The Gulf Stream crosses the Atlantic Ocean & warms the country, making the winters milder than other European countries.

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

38.

This country lies across the English Channel from France and the rest of Europe

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

39.

This country's location makes it a hub for trade

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

40.
What type of government does the UK have?
a)
Presidential Democracy
b)
Parliamentary Democracy
c)
Autocracy
41.
In which country would you find the the Bundestag and the Bundesrat?
a)
Germany
b)
United Kingdom
c)
Russia
42.
What type of government does Germany have?
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Presidential Democracy
c)
Autocracy
43.
In which country would you find the House of Lords and the House of Commons?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
44.
Which of the following has more power?
a)
House of Lords
b)
House of Commons
45.

What is Queen Elizabeth's role in the United Kingdom?

a)

The most powerful leader

b)

Mainly ceremonial, has little power

c)

Making the laws for the UK

46.
What type of government does Germany have?
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Presidential Democracy
c)
Autocracy
47.

Which country has a Chancellor and a President?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

United Kingdom

48.

What are the names of the 2 bodies of legislature in Russia?

a)

House of Lords, House of Commons

b)

Federation Council, State Duma

c)

Bundesrat, Budestag

49.
In this country citizens have gained many freedoms since moving away from Communism
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
50.
What is citizen participation like in an autrocracy?
a)
High
b)
Medium
c)
Low
51.
What is citizen participation like in a democracy?
a)
High
b)
Medium
c)
Low
52.
Who has the most power in the United Kingdom?
a)
President
b)
King/Queen
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Chancellor
53.
Which country has a president as its most powerful leader?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
54.
In the United Kingdom, which part of government is responsible for making laws? 
a)
Prime Minister
b)
Parlaiment
c)
President
d)
Monarchy
55.

The majority party (party with most members) in the House of Commons, elects the _______, in the United Kingdom.

a)

Monarch

b)

Governnor

c)

Prime Minister

d)

President

56.
The role of the Monarch in the UK is best described by which of the following:  
a)
Absolute authority over everything
b)
Ceremonial, power limited by constitution
c)
Makes all the laws for the UK
d)
Dictatorship
57.

Germany’s government is considered ____________, because power is shared between national and local governments.

a)

Unitary

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Autocratic

d)

Federal

58.
Germany  is considered a parliamentary democracy, like the UK, because:
a)
People have the power to vote for the President
b)
Monarch chooses the Chancellor
c)
The legislature choose the Chancellor
d)
People vote on the Prime Minister
59.
Power in Russia’s government is shared in a similar way to which of the following governments: 
a)
Germany-Federal
b)
France- confederation
c)
UK- confederation
d)
 Italy- localized
60.
Russia is considered a democracy because the _____________ vote(s) on the President elected into power.
a)
Legislature
b)
People
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Duma
61.
Which of the following is a change to the role of citizens since the fall of Communism in Russia?
a)
People can vote directly for their president
b)
Less personal freedom
c)
The government owns more
d)
More censorship
62.

The main cause of acid rain is...

a)

Volcanic activity

b)

Clouds

c)

Air pollution

d)

Smoking

63.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of air pollution?

a)

Burning coal

b)

Use of styrofoam

c)

Using motor oil

d)

Heating your home with natural gas

64.

The primary environmental issue in Germany is ...

a)

Acid rain

b)

Excessive garbage

c)

Radiation

d)

Deforestation

65.

Air pollution can cause people to have problems with...

a)

Ear infections

b)

Skin rashes

c)

Poor eyesight

d)

Bronchitis

66.
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened in ...
a)
1966
b)
1976
c)
1986
d)
1996
67.
The fire from the Chernobyl explosion burned for ______ days.
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
68.
How many people had to relocate as a result of the Chernobyl disaster?
a)
31
b)
330,000
c)
1 million
d)
100,000
69.

Which was NOT a result of the nuclear contamination after the Chrenobyl disaster?

a)

People developed thyroid cancer

b)

Crops and cattle were contaminated

c)

Machinery had problems

d)

Kids were born with birth defects

70.
The three countries most affected by Chernobyl were ...
a)
Ukraine, Russia, Belarus
b)
Turkey, Poland, Italy
c)
Germany, UK, Russia
d)
France, Spain, Ukraine
71.
Which environment issue contributes to acid rain in Germany and causes problems in the UK?
a)
Air pollution
b)
Deforestation
c)
Desertification
d)
Water pollution
72.
Why was Chernobyl, Ukraine  abandoned in 1986?
a)
The area was under water because of construction of a bridge
b)
The nuclear power plant exploded and radiation levels were unsafe
c)
There was no drinking water because the river dried up
d)
The people were trying to hide from the Soviet Union government
73.

Air pollution is caused by all of the following except....

a)

Emissions from animals and flowers

b)

Emissions from cars and trucks

c)

Emissions from factories

d)

Emissions from burning coal

74.
True or False: Acid Rain only affects the country where the pollution happens?
a)
True
b)
False
75.
True or False: The word "smog" was first used to describe the pollution in London.
a)
True
b)
False
76.
True or False: It's safe to live in Chernobyl now?
a)
True
b)
False
77.

What country had a major issue with Smog or air pollution?

a)

Russia

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Germany

d)

Ukraine

78.

In what country was Acid Rain in Europe a major problem?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Russia

d)

Ukraine

79.
How are acid rain, air pollution, and nuclear disasters all similar?
a)
The effects of all three are contained within one country
b)
All happened due to one time human error
c)
They all happened in the same country
d)
Pollution spreads into many other countries
80.
Germany's acid rain was impacted by this European country
a)
Russia
b)
United Kingdom
c)
Spain
d)
Italy
81.
This is a mixture of smoke and fog.
a)
Acid Rain
b)
Dew
c)
Radiation
d)
Smog
82.

Harmful chemicals from ________ and ________ have caused acid rain to damage the Black Forrest in Germany.

a)

Factories/animals

b)

Cars/factories

c)

Humans/the sun

d)

Factories/ships

83.

In the Ukraine, many birth defects, soil contamination, and high rates of cancer are attributed to what event?

a)

Nuclear power plant meltdown

b)

Dropping of the atomic bomb

c)

Massive amounts of acid rain

d)

Heavy deforestation in the area

84.

Germany’s sulfur deposits, increased industrialization, and east-blowing winds all contribute to which environmental problem?

a)

Nuclear disasters

b)

Melting glaciers

c)

Flash floods

d)

Acid rain

85.
Who was the founder of Judaism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Mohammad
d)
Little Wayne
86.
Which of the following is the second oldest religion?
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Videogaming
d)
Christianity
87.
The holy book of Islam is called what?
a)
Playbook
b)
Koran (Quran)
c)
Torah
d)
Bible
88.
Who is the founder of Christianity?
a)
Muhammad
b)
Justin Beiber
c)
Jesus
d)
Abraham
89.
The oldest religion is...
a)
Islam
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
d)
Videogaming
90.
Muhammad is the founder of the what religion?
a)
Baptist
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
91.
The youngest religion is...
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Videogaming
d)
Judaism
92.
Christianity uses the following holy book...
a)
Koran
b)
Torah
c)
Bible
d)
Play Book
93.
The Torah is used by the following religion...
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Videogaming
d)
Islam
94.
Synagogues are places of worship for...
a)
Baptism
b)
Islam
c)
Catholics
d)
Judaism
95.
Churches, cathedrals, and chapels are where this religion gathers...
a)
Methodist
b)
Catholics
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
96.
Islam religions worship or gather in this space...
a)
Mosque
b)
Gym
c)
Temple
d)
Chapel
97.
Location: United Kingdom, France, Russia, other former Soviet Union Countries
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Baptist
98.
Location: France, UK, Germany, Albania, Bosnia
a)
Jusaism
b)
Islam
c)
Baptist
d)
Christianity
99.
Location: France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Jusaism
d)
Baptist
100.
Centered around following the laws set forth in their holy book, the Torah (Ten Commandments)
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism
101.
Mohammad is the last and greatest prophet of this faith. (Five pillars of faith.)
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
102.
The religion of love and kindness. (Jesus is the Messiah, Savior.)
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Judaism