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U8, 9, 10 Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Considering the many countries in Europe receive their oil and gas from Russia, which of the following individuals would most likely be affected by sanctions placed on Russia following the Ukraine crisis of 2014?

a)

Nuclear technicians along the Russian/Ukraine border.

b)

European automobile drivers.

c)

Russian oil businessman that are involved in trade deals with EU members.

d)

European government officials.

2.

The construction of the Berlin Wall was a result of-

a)

Soviet aggression towards the Germans for the lives lost during the Battle of Berlin.

b)

The need for a barrier to keep democratic and socialists ideas out of East Berlin.

c)

The Soviet government wanting to divide the East from the West during the Cold War.

d)

The U.S. and the Soviet Union agreeing on a border to split Germans as a result of their use of rocket technology.

3.

Although the Chernobyl accident was caused by multiple problems, which most likely led to the destruction of the power plant?

a)

A rushed, poorly built power plant with well-tested reactors.

b)

Inexperienced workers and technicians running safety tests.

c)

Corruption across multiple levels of government, leading to a poorly built power plant.

d)

A large emission of energy, causing the reactor to meltdown.

4.

The creation of the Trans-Siberian Railway allowed people to travel across Russia. How could this railway impact Russian culture?

a)

It allows people to spread Christianity to Asian countries.

b)

The capital, Moscow, is more accessible to people in the East, therefore uniting the country.

c)

Transporting goods and services became quicker and easier.

d)

European languages have made their way to the east, drastically changing how people communicate in eastern Russia.

5.

All of the following are a disaster that can be attributed to the Communist government of the former Soviet Union EXCEPT--

a)

The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station

b)

The shrinking of the Aral Sea

c)

The falling standard of living of Russian people

d)

The increasing volcanic activity of the Pacific Rim

6.

Which of the following best explains why the Siberian region of Russia has an extreme climate?

a)

Most of Siberia is at a high elevation.

b)

The wind patterns of Siberia have the greatest impact on its climate.

c)

Siberia’s continental location is far from any large body of water.

d)

The mountain barrier formed by the Ural Mountains keeps Siberia’s climate dry.

7.

After World War II the Soviet Union was in control of the eastern portion of Europe, including the eastern half of Germany. Allied armies from United States, Great Britain, and France occupied Western Europe. Many people were afraid that a new war would start. Which of the following best explains the results of this tension?

a)

The Soviet Union withdrew all forces from Europe back to Russia.

b)

The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to limit testing of nuclear weapons.

c)

The German nation was split into a free West Germany and a communist East Germany.

d)

Germany was allowed to reform as a single nation after World War II.

8.

Which of the following could be considered the most long lasting impact of imperialism in Latin America?

a)

The widespread poverty resulting from communist governments

b)

The practice of traditional Mesoamerican religions.

c)

The continued use of Spanish as the primary language.

d)

The creation of the United States of Central America.

9.

The Appalachian Mountains were a physical __________ to westward migration, just as the Rocky Mountains were for expansion to the Pacific Ocean.

a)

Barrier

b)

Seaport

c)

Cultural Diffusion

d)

Savanna

10.

Which of these factors most influence the climate of Death Valley?

a)

Rain-shadow effect and low elevation

b)

Location in the tropics and seasonal thunderstorms

c)

Proximity to cold ocean currents and location in a high-pressure zone

d)

Longitudinal location and severe thunderstorms

11.

Detroit, Michigan and Pittsburgh are located in an area known as the “Rust Belt” for the manufacturing of steel and automobiles. What level of the economic sector would this be?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Quaternary

12.

Which of the following is the best example of how air conditioning technology has allowed humans to adapt to the environment?

a)

It has increased the use of electricity in both urban and rural areas

b)

It has allowed people to work later at night and increase productivity

c)

It has helped to decrease disease in humid areas of the southern regions

d)

It has allowed the growth of urban centers in areas of extreme heat

13.

The location of the picture above will likely be of a place-

a)

With low elevation

b)

That experiences regular monsoons

c)

That experiences frequent sunny days

d)

With high daily temperatures

14.

What device does Canada use to control the water levels for the ships traveling the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River?

a)

Bridges

b)

Customs

c)

Dams

d)

Locks

15.

What was the most catastrophic impact of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

Diffusion of Catholic Christianity to Latin America.

b)

Introduction of European diseases to Latin America.

c)

Use of slave labor to mine for precious metals.

d)

Increased variety in European diets.