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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is true about European cities?
Many share a common language
Most are located along a coast
Many began hundreds of years ago
Most reflect a single cultural tradition
In what location do olives, tomatoes, and garlic play a key role in cooking traditions?
Mediterranean countries
Great Britain
Scandinavian Countries
Eastern Europe
Which of the following is a requirement for membership in the European Union?
The country must be on the euro
The country must be controlled by a powerful government body
the country must have a stable democracy that respects human rights
The country must charge tariffs
What did the technique of perspective allow artists to do?
emphasize form and color over realism
convey light and shadow
portray the human figure more correctly
give their work greater depth
During what era did a good deal of music and art focus on religion?
Middle Ages
Classical Period
Romantic Period
impressionism
Why was the development of the printing press so important?
It made people enjoy novels
it provided jobs for workers
it made books available to more people
It led to other inventions
In 2010, what event showed cooperation among eurozone countries?
Citizens of countries with their own currency were allowed to travel in the eurozone
Germany and France educated citizens on how to exchange their currencies
Eurozone countries loaned money to Greece and Ireland to help them manage their debt
Eurozone countries removed all tariffs and transaction fees for businesses.
Which of the following countries built strong democratic governments after their Communist dictatorship ended?
Croatia and Serbia
Poland and Hungary
Turkey and Greece
Ukraine and Bulgaria
Which statement about the EU is true?
It has a government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches
it is made up of northern European countries
It has immigration quotas that limit the populations of its members
It is also known as the Common Market
What is the effect of Europe's aging population?
Workers are needed to replace senior citizens who are retiring
There are fewer drivers than there were ten years ago
Workers must work longer hours to support elderly parents
There are more retirement homes than single-family homes
How did the fall of communism affect European migration?
People started new businesses instead of moving to another country
People from Great Britain's former colonies moved to England
People had to develop new skills before they could move to another country
People from Eastern Europe moved to Western Europe
Which of these has become the fastest-growing religion in Europe?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Which form of music tells a story through words and music?
Concerto
Opera
Sonata
Symphony
Which early writer is famous for plays that are still performed today?
Miguel de Cervantes
Homer
William Shakespeare
Dante
Why is fish an important part of the cuisine of certain European countries?
The countries are located near bodies of water where fishing takes place
Fish contains vitamins and minerals
The countries import different types of fish from around the world
Fish is inexpensive
Which currency is used in at least 17 countries in Europe?
euro
franc
mark
pound
What is at least one advantage when countries share the same currency?
Visitors and business people can travel without paying airport taxes of luggage fees
Countries can raise taxes without hurting their citizens
Visitors and business people can go from county to county using the same money
Countries can give up control of their own economies
Which statement is true about eastern European countries today?
Many want to join the European Union
Their state-run business continue
Their unemployment rates are very low
Many have returned to communism
What is one cause of Europe's aging populations?
Older citizens are living with their children
People are retiring earlier
Governments encourage immigration of older people
People are living longer
Which word describes what happens when people from one culture are absorbed into another society's culture?
assimilate
demographic
migrate
privatization
