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WorksheetsEurope and Russia Test Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Describe the characteristics of the tundra climate of most of Siberia. G2.1.3
hot, humid, arid, cold,and icy all year
warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters
warm all year with dry summers and short, rainy winters
very cold all year with permanent ice and snow
The Ring of Fire is an area of tectonic plate activity that created over 150 _________ on the Kamchatka Peninsula. G2.1.2
volcanoes
earthquakes
waterfalls
tsunamis
What land form separates European Russia from Asian Russia? G2.1.1
Alps
Apennines
Himalayas
Urals
Why is the land in Siberia tougher to farm the land on the Northern European Plain? G3.2.2
deforestation has removed the nutrients from the soil
the arid soil does not hold enough moisture to help plants grow
permafrost prevents agriculture
too much rain keeps the ground flooded
In Europe, the Alps rise to 15,776.7 feet at Mt. Blanc. Which vegetation zone should you expect to see at the top of the mountain? Why would you expect to see that vegetation zone there? G3.2.1
highlands because of the longitude of the mountains
highlands because of the altitude(height) of the mountains
desert scrub because of the longitude of the mountains
desert scrub because of the altitude(height) of the mountains
The Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Was the treaty effective in ending conflicts in Europe? Why was it effective or ineffective? C4.3.3
Effective because all of the countries joined the European Union within 5 years of WWI.
Effective because there hasn’t been another war or conflict in Europe since WWI.
Ineffective because the treaty’s harsh treatment of Germany was one of the causes of WWII.
Ineffective because the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor at the beginning of WWII.
All of the following are positive impacts of the European Union except ___________. C4.3.3
The EU has worked at creating a common European culture. The EU has its own Flag, has adopted the Beethoven song “Ode to Joy” as its national anthem, and celebrates Europe Day every year on May 9th.
Some member countries still want to make their own decision on issues like defense and foreign affairs, especially when they don't agree on a decision made by the EU.
Because of the Euro, Europeans no longer have to exchange their money as they travel and trade in other member countries.
With no tariffs on EU goods, prices are lower. This encourages people to purchase goods from EU countries and strengths the economy at the same time.
Moving from country to country, or migration, within Europe has been made easier for citizens of countries who are members of the European Union. C4.3.2
True
False
Both
Not this one
The European Union can severely punish member countries who go out on their own at times, so that is a big incentive to follow all the decisions made by the EU. C4.3.1
True
False
Both
Not this one
After WWII, European countries needed to rebuild their countries, so they … C4.3.1
all set up democracies with capitalist economies
had some countries follow the democracies of the UK and the USA and other countries follow the communist state of the Soviet Union
all set up dictatorships with communist economies
had some countries follow the democracies of the Soviet Union and other countries follow the communist states of the UK and the USA
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to pay heavily for WWI and give up most of its overseas territories. Which of the following describes how the German citizens were impacted by the treaty? E2.3.1
German citizens felt sorry for their country’s involvement in the war.
German citizens were humiliated by the treaty.
German citizens understood it was all their fault and now had to deal with the consequences.
German citizens celebrated the end of the war with Europe Day.
How did the creation of the common market, the removal of trade barriers, and tariffs being lowered in the coal and steel industries in Europe impact the region? E2.3.1
All of that led to the beginning of WWI.
All of that led to the rise of totalitarian leaders like Hitler.
All of that led to the beginning of WWII.
All of that led to the beginning of the European Union.
As members of the European Union, why would some countries from Western Europe NOTbe pleased with some countries in Eastern Europe? G2.2.3
the EU focuses funds on poorer countries to bring them up to the EU’s economic standard
It is no longer difficult for someone to live in one country and work in another.
Many member countries have adopted a common currency called the Euro.
Europeans no longer have to exchange their money as they travel and trade in other member countries.
What two advances in technology created feelings of invincibility among European nations’ militaries before World War I? G2.2.2
Totalitarianism & Hitler
Socialism & Communism
Airplanes & Steam powered locomotives
Toaster ovens & Cell Phones
Thinking back to the pre-history of the region, what new technology was the biggest factor in in allowing people to start living in larger groups? G2.2.2
Cave paintings
Stone Tools
Steam Engines
Agriculture
The type of government where citizens choose who their leaders are. G2.2.1
Democracy
Communism
Socialism
Monarchy
The ideal economic system for some European countries, under the influence of the Soviet Union, whereby all people get their share of the goods and profits produced in the country. The countries would eventually not even need a government. G2.2.1
Democracy
Socialism
Monarchy
Communism
