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PAP WG Unit 6 Europe Review Game

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Most recently many European nations have been working to cooperate by forming the
a)
Union Pacific 
b)
United Nations 
c)
European Union 
2.
The Mediterranean Sea separates Europe from what continent?
a)
Africa
b)
Asia
c)
Mexico
3.
"The Sun never set on the _____________ Empire 
a)
British
b)
French
c)
Spanish
d)
Portuguese
4.
Major climate of southern Europe:
a)
Humid continental
b)
Highland
c)
Tundra
d)
Mediterreanan 
5.
Most people in Spain, Portugal, and Italy belong to the _____ church.
a)
Roman Catholic
b)
Greek Orthodox
c)
Lutheran
d)
Baptist
6.
How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture?
a)
His writings
b)
Through word of mouth
c)
Through trade
d)
Through conquest
7.

Two nations that have split into smaller countries are the Soviet Union and...

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

United Kingdom

d)

Yugoslavia

8.

Which mountain range is located between France and Spain?

a)

Alps

b)

Urals

c)

Andes

d)

Pyrenees

9.

The first two areas in Europe to have democracy were...

a)

Greece and Rome

b)

Greece and Spain

c)

Greece and Yugoslavia

d)

Switzerland and Rome

10.
Rome’s 200 years of peace was called the...
a)
Age of Augustus.
b)
Resurrection.
c)
Pax Romana.
d)
Crucifixion.
11.

Why was Caesar assassinated?

a)

The senators believed he had too much power.

b)

The people were tired of taxed and wars.

c)

The people wanted to vote him out but the election was fixed

d)

He did not conquer Gaul

12.

Modern historians are able to understand that...

a)

The past was perfect

b)

They are smarter than all the other historians that came before

c)

Roman civilization was better than any other

d)

Rome was corrupt as well as accomplished.

13.

a common currency (money) used by several EU

a)

Euro

b)

Pound

c)

Dollar

d)

Franc

14.

What three criteria must a country meet in order to join the European Union (EU)?

a)

stable economy, democratic government, government protections for minority populations

b)

stable economy, stable government, government protections for minority populations

c)

stable economy, democratic government, use of the euro

d)

stable economy, government protections for minority populations, use of the euro

15.

What is the advantage of participating in the European Union (EU)?

a)

Eliminated tariffs and increase of free trade

b)

Low tariffs and no embargos

c)

High tariffs and no free trade

d)

Embargoes, tariffs, and quotas

16.

Think about the Nordic Economic/Social model. True or False: There is a large disparity in pay between men and women

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Electoral turnout in Nordic states is high

a)

True

b)

False

18.
What was the goal of the Truman Doctrine? 
a)
Keep Communism Contained
b)
Help the Spread of Communism 
c)
Decision to drop the Atomic Bomb
d)
Give the USSR money
19.

The ___________ helped to rebuild countries of Western Europe after WWII.

a)

The Marshall Plan

b)

The TJ Maxx Plan

c)

The GI Bill

d)

Yalta Conference

20.

The ____________ cut off Eastern Europe from the West metaphorically speaking.

a)

The Marshall Plan

b)

The Berlin Airlift

c)

WWII

d)

The Iron Curtain

21.

Which statement is correct when regarding the Iron Curtain? (Choose TWO)

a)

Term used by Winston Churchill to describe Post War WWII

b)

Term used to separate East Europe, which was Communist; and West Europe, which was Capitalist

c)

Term used to separate East Europe, which was Capitalist; and West Europe, which Communist

d)

Term to describe an actual wall built by Stalin...he made Germany pay for it

22.
Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?
a)
to contain communism
b)
to colonize Korea
c)
to spread communism
d)
to Christianize Koreans
23.
Why is the Cold War considered a “cold” war, compared to WWII, a “hot” war?
a)
Most of the fighting took place in the cooler Northern Hemisphere
b)
The Soviet Union is located in a fairly cold area
c)
The Soviets and Americans never actually fought against one another with weapons
d)
The United States believed a nuclear war would end the seasons and it would be cold on Earth
24.
A competition between nations to build powerful weapons is called ___________.
a)
Arms Race
b)
Blockade
c)
Space Race
d)
Atomic Bomb
25.

What did the meltdown at Chernobyl release into the air?

a)

Radioactive dust

b)

Bees!

c)

The Hounds

d)

The Kracken

26.

Where was the Chernobyl power plant located?

a)

In the United States

b)

In the Soviet Union (Ukraine)

c)

In England

d)

In France

27.
Which environmental issue occurred in 1986 in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
a)
Smog
b)
Noise Pollution
c)
Nuclear Power Plant Explosion
d)
Acid Rain
28.
How did the mongols affect Russia?
a)
They didn't affect anything.
b)
Russians could follow all their usual customs as log as they made no attempts to rebel
29.

Which slogan is associated with the Bolshevik (Russian) Revolution?

a)

"An eye for an eye"

b)

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

c)

"Take up the White Man's Burden"

d)

"Peace, Land, Bread"

30.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Ireland

31.

During the mid-1800s the development of the factory system in the United States contributed to .....

a)

a decline in number of immigrants

b)

the rapid growth of cities

c)

the overall lowering of standard of living

d)

a decrease in agricultural production

32.

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

a)

Minimum Wages for workers

b)

Dangerous working conditions

c)

Widespread pollution

d)

Long hours

33.

What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

a)

moving

b)

inflation

c)

colonization

d)

urbanization

34.

Which two natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

wood and peat

b)

coal and iron

c)

oil and natural gas

d)

cotton and tobacco

35.

Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Poverty was completely eliminated.

b)

Societies moved from agriculture to industry.

c)

The number of wars between countries decreased dramatically.

d)

Unemployment increased dramatically.

36.

During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class that developed was the

a)

serfs

b)

rich, or the upper class

c)

expanded lower class

d)

middle class

37.

Karl Marx spelled out how he believed that workers should rise up against factory owners, outlining the basic principles of

a)

capitalism

b)

socialism

c)

communism

d)

command economies

38.

Why was England the site of the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

England was the most powerful nation in the world

b)

It wasn't; history has unfairly given England credit for the Industrial Revolution

c)

England had an abundance of natural resources such as coal, iron ore, and waterways where water wheels and steam engines could be built

d)

England was centrally located to many areas like France, Germany, Spain, and Ireland, giving them an advantage to bring in resources and talent from many places

39.

Who were the Central Powers?

a)

Germany, United States, Russia

b)

Russia, Belgium, Italy

c)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

d)

Austria-Hungary, United States, Italy

40.

Who were the Allies ?

a)

France, Russia, Britain

b)

France, Germany, Austria

c)

Austria, Germany, Ottoman Empire

d)

Belgium, Germany, France

41.
Many European countries began taking over less powerful countries and taking the natural resources. This caused competition between the European countries as they each tried to build their empires bigger and bigger. Which WW1 cause would this fall under?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
42.
The acronym that helps you to remember the causes of World War I is
a)
ALIVE
b)
POTUS
c)
BANANAS
d)
MAIN
43.

Can you identify one action by Hitler in his attempt to rebuild Germany?

a)

Agreeing to the terms of the treaty of Versailles

b)

Increased the size of Germany's military and conquering neighboring countries

c)

By taking loans from the United States to rebuild Germany

d)

Asking to be invited to the League of Nations

44.

Which cause of WWI can be best described as love for one's country OR wanting one's own country?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

e)

Ethnocentrism

45.

Which cause of WWI can be best described as the belief that a country/people should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests?

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

e)

Ethnocentrism

46.

Which cause of WWI can be best described as a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially among countries

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

e)

Ethnocentrism

47.

Which cause of WWI can be best described as a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

e)

Ethnocentrism

48.

In 1914, Serbian Nationalist (1)________ shot Archduke (2)________ to start World War I.

a)

(1) Gavrilo Princip

(2) Franz Ferdinand

b)

(1) Giuseppe Mazzini

(2) Otto von Bismarck

c)

(1) Adolf Hitler

(2) Wilhelm II

d)

(1) Vladimir Lenin

(2) Nicholas II

e)

(1) Francisco Franco

(2) Alfonso XIII

49.

Which of the following contributed directly to the rise of European Dictators?

a)

"Treaty of Paris"

b)

"Treaty of Versailles"

c)

"League of Nations Charter"

d)

"European Appeasement"

50.

Europeans allowing Italy and Germany to expand militarily and grab territory was called-

a)

"Appeasement"

b)

"Reconciliation"

c)

"Reparation"

d)

"Regret"

51.

The Axis alliance was comprised of-

a)

"Britain, France, U.S.S.R"

b)

"Germany, Italy, Japan"

c)

"U.S.S.R, Germany, Britain"

d)

"Japan, United States, China"

52.

Japan began to create an empire due to-

a)

"a need for natural resources and land"

b)

"respond to an attack from China triggered a war"

c)

"an arms race for nuclear weapons"

d)

"a secret alliance between Japan and the United States"

53.

Many historians believe that the Treaty of Versailles was a factor leading to the start of World War 2 because ...

a)

it forced Kaiser Wilhelm to abdicate, throwing Germany into political choas.

b)

the reparations and war guilt clauses left Germans feeling bitter towards their former enemies and yearning to make Germany a world power once again.

c)

there weren't enough jobs and there was hyperinflation.

d)

Hitler wanted to make Germany great again.

54.

Which of the following is NOT true of fascism?

a)

All aspects of society are controlled by the government (totalitarianism).

b)

No opposition or protests are tolerated.

c)

Glorifies the state and its mythical past.

d)

Gives every citizen a say in the future of their country.

55.

The Great Depression ...

a)

is what happens when there's no wifi.

b)

occurred in Russia in 1936 when a meteorite struck Siberia.

c)

causes World War 2 because everyone was tired of feeling down.

d)

was caused by the US stock market crash in 1929, and led to massive levels of unemployment.

56.

The Empire of Japan focused on expanding its empire ...

a)

because it needed resources to feed its growing industrial economy.

b)

it wanted to be a world power with colonies like Britain, France and the Netherlands.

c)

its leaders were confident it could dominate the region whilst the European colonial powers were caught up in European affairs.

d)

all of the above.

57.

Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933 promising ...

a)

to fight against communism and take land for Germany from the Soviet Union.

b)

to make a peace deal with Josef Stalin and the Soviet Union.

c)

to fight communists across western Europe.

d)

to govern alongside the German communists.

58.

The most significant example of Allied appeasement of Nazi Germany prior to World War 2 ...

a)

when Germany sent troops into the Rhineland and France did nothing to stop it.

b)

was when Hitler demanded that Czechoslovakia cede the Sudetenland to Germany, and Britain and France agreed to his demands.

c)

when Hitler ordered that his military forces be built up beyond the limits mandated in the Treaty of Versailles, and the Allies did nothing.

d)

when Germany annexed Austria and the Allies did nothing.

59.

American isolationism prior to and during World War 2 refers to ...

a)

how the United States didn't want to trade with anyone else in the world.

b)

the official policy of the United States to fix its economic depression before getting involved in foreign affairs.

c)

the official foreign policy of the United States to not get involved in foreign wars.

d)

how the United States had been very naughty and needed to be excluded from international diplomacy and agreements.

60.

Which battle was the European theater turning point on the Eastern Front?

a)

Iwo Jima

b)

Battle of Britain

c)

Battle of Stalingrad

d)

D-Day

61.
Most Russian urban centers are located in which part of the country?
a)
North
b)
South 
c)
East 
d)
West
62.
Which of the following forms a natural barrier between European Russia and Siberian/Asiatic Russia?
a)
the Caucasus Mountains
b)
the Ural Mountains
c)
the Black Sea
d)
the Northern European Plain
63.
What group took over the government of Russia by overthrowing the Czar and created a Communist government?
a)
Mongols
b)
Slavs
c)
Bolsheviks
d)
Vikings
64.
Who was the first leader of the USSR?
a)
Putin
b)
Stalin
c)
Lenin
d)
Peter the Great
65.
What is the impact of rivers and coastlines to the economy of Europe Including Russia?
a)
The navigable rivers and long coastlines help with trade.
b)
The many frozen rivers in Russia attract tourists who like to ice skate.
c)
There are only ice-free ports along the coastline of Italy limiting trade in Europe.
d)
Because Europe and Russia are landlocked, trade with other countries is limited.
66.
Resources in Siberia are limited due to all of the following EXCEPT
a)
there are absolutely no resources in Siberia.
b)
permafrost
c)
little access to much of Siberia (no roads)
67.
Russia is most densely populated in
a)
the east (Asian Russia).
b)
the north and the east (Asian Russia).
c)
the south and the west (European Russia).
d)
the south.
68.
Which forms of Russian government best match the diagram above?
a)
1-Monarchy
2-Communism
3-Democratic Republic
b)
1-Democratic Republic
2-Communism
3-Dictatorship
c)
1-Communism
2-Monarchy
3-Democratic Republic
d)
1-Monarchy
2-Democratic Republic
3-Dictatorship
69.
What were the three reasons for European exploration?
a)
Game, God, Glory
b)
Glory, Fame, and God
c)
God, Glory, and Gold
d)
Gifts, Greatness, Glory