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Geography of Europe

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of these European nations has the largest number of national languages?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Czech Republic

d)

Switzerland

2.

The United Kingdom, France, and Belgium are countries in

a)

Northern Europe

b)

Southern Europe

c)

Eastern Europe

d)

Western Europe

3.

A narrow opening called the strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea with the

a)

Arctic Sea

b)

Caspian Sea

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

North Sea

4.

The countries of Malta and Cyprus are similar in that both

a)

border Italy

b)

are islands

c)

border large lakes

d)

are landlocked

5.

The countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula are part of

a)

Southern Europe

b)

Western Europe

c)

Northern Europe

d)

Eastern Europe

6.

The Ural Mountains separate

a)

Siberia and Scandinavia

b)

Northern and Southern Europe

c)

Europe and Asia

d)

Russia and Finland

7.

Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus are all part of

a)

Northern Europe

b)

Southern Europe

c)

Eastern Europe

d)

Western Europe

8.

Which is an example of how Europeans have adapted to the environment?

a)

The Portuguese built aqueducts to transport water from the Pyrenees.

b)

Venice built canals and bridges for easy transportation

c)

The Germans build terpens to protect Berlin.

d)

The Dutch built the Chunnel to drain the ZuiderZee.

9.

Aqueducts are

a)

bridge-like structures built to carry water

b)

mounds of dirt built to protect lowlands from the sea

c)

underwater tunnels built to connect cities

d)

waterways built to carry traffic and replace streets

10.

European nations established American colonies to get

a)

medicines to cure diseases such as smallpox

b)

workers for its new factories

c)

factory goods to sell to other countries

d)

raw materials to use in manufacturing

11.

Which of the following was unknown to Europeans before the discovery of the New World?

a)

wheat

b)

olives

c)

potatoes

d)

rice

12.

Which geographic features are most important to European continental trade?

a)

grasslands

b)

rivers

c)

mountains

d)

lakes

13.

How did the Renaissance and the Enlightenment effect life in Europe?

a)

They decreased the importance of agriculture and medical inventions.

b)

They produced major waves of immigration from Asia and Africa.

c)

They led to greater artistic and scientific advancements.

d)

They reduced religious and cultural diversity.

14.

Serbians reacted to the breakup of Yugoslavia by

a)

asking for United Nations troops to end the fighting

b)

conducting a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Muslims

c)

trying to form a union between Christians and Jews in Albania

d)

peacefully helping the Vatican to create a new nation in the region

15.

If a young French farmer moved to Paris, he would

a)

notice a large number of immigrants

b)

only hear French spoken in the marketplace

c)

notice a lack of cultural activities

d)

be able to practice his skills as a farmer

16.

What is the main difference between the religions practiced in Northern Europe and those practiced in Southern Europe?

a)

Islam is more popular in Northern Europe

b)

There are more atheists in Northern Europe

c)

Polytheism is only practiced in Southern Europe

d)

Catholicism is more common in Southern Europe

17.

Which food is most likely to be prepared on the Mediterranean coast?

a)

vegetable quiche

b)

seafood paella

c)

schnitzel

d)

borscht

18.

How did the Industrial Revolution change the cities of Europe?

a)

They used the same money to make it easier to trade.

b)

They became national cultural centers.

c)

All European cities adopted the same language.

d)

They became centers of religious revivals.

19.

During the past several decades, the economies of European nations have become more dependent on

a)

tourism and art

b)

finance and technology industries

c)

mining and manufacturing

d)

farming and ranching

20.

A person who migrated to London in the second half of the 20th century most likely came from

a)

an island in the Mediterranean

b)

a former British colony

c)

a South American country

d)

a major city in the Americas

21.

Which statement best explains why Europe has an aging population?

a)

People from other places now go to Europe when they get old.

b)

Many people from former European colonies are immigrating to Europe.

c)

Europeans no longer migrate as they get older

d)

People in Europe are simply living longer than they did in earlier decades.

22.

Politicians who promote policies favoring traditional citizens of their country over immigrants are

a)

colonists

b)

nativists

c)

multiculturists

d)

imperialists

23.

Legally, it is relatively easy for someone from France to move to Spain, because both countries

a)

are members of the European Union

b)

border the Pyrenees Mountains

c)

are members of the United Nations

d)

border the Mediterranean Sea

24.

Which statement describes an effect the formation of the European Union has had on immigration in Europe?

a)

It has persuaded possible immigrants to remain in their home countries.

b)

It has reduced persecution of immigrants across the continent.

c)

It has made travel in Europe more difficult for tourists and visitors.

d)

It has presented challenges for European nations seeking to control their borders

25.

Which situation is an example of a push factor?

a)

a country signing a peace treaty to end a civil war

b)

a foreign nation offering bonuses for workers

c)

a civil war endangering the lives of many civilians

d)

a country relaxing its immigration policies