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Europe Today

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is true about European cities?

a)

Many share a common language

b)

Most are located along a coast

c)

Many began hundreds of years ago

d)

Most reflect a single cultural tradition

2.

In what location do olives, tomatoes, and garlic play a key role in cooking traditions?

a)

Mediterranean countries

b)

Great Britain

c)

Scandinavian Countries

d)

Eastern Europe

3.

Which of the following is a requirement for membership in the European Union?

a)

The country must be on the euro

b)

The country must be controlled by a powerful government body

c)

the country must have a stable democracy that respects human rights

d)

The country must charge tariffs

4.

What did the technique of perspective allow artists to do?

a)

emphasize form and color over realism

b)

convey light and shadow

c)

portray the human figure more correctly

d)

give their work greater depth

5.

During what era did a good deal of music and art focus on religion?

a)

Middle Ages

b)

Classical Period

c)

Romantic Period

d)

impressionism

6.

Why was the development of the printing press so important?

a)

It made people enjoy novels

b)

it provided jobs for workers

c)

it made books available to more people

d)

It led to other inventions

7.

In 2010, what event showed cooperation among eurozone countries?

a)

Citizens of countries with their own currency were allowed to travel in the eurozone

b)

Germany and France educated citizens on how to exchange their currencies

c)

Eurozone countries loaned money to Greece and Ireland to help them manage their debt

d)

Eurozone countries removed all tariffs and transaction fees for businesses.

8.

Which of the following countries built strong democratic governments after their Communist dictatorship ended?

a)

Croatia and Serbia

b)

Poland and Hungary

c)

Turkey and Greece

d)

Ukraine and Bulgaria

9.

Which statement about the EU is true?

a)

It has a government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches

b)

it is made up of northern European countries

c)

It has immigration quotas that limit the populations of its members

d)

It is also known as the Common Market

10.

What is the effect of Europe's aging population?

a)

Workers are needed to replace senior citizens who are retiring

b)

There are fewer drivers than there were ten years ago

c)

Workers must work longer hours to support elderly parents

d)

There are more retirement homes than single-family homes

11.

How did the fall of communism affect European migration?

a)

People started new businesses instead of moving to another country

b)

People from Great Britain's former colonies moved to England

c)

People had to develop new skills before they could move to another country

d)

People from Eastern Europe moved to Western Europe

12.

Which of these has become the fastest-growing religion in Europe?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

13.

Which form of music tells a story through words and music?

a)

Concerto

b)

Opera

c)

Sonata

d)

Symphony

14.

Which early writer is famous for plays that are still performed today?

a)

Miguel de Cervantes

b)

Homer

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Dante

15.

Why is fish an important part of the cuisine of certain European countries?

a)

The countries are located near bodies of water where fishing takes place

b)

Fish contains vitamins and minerals

c)

The countries import different types of fish from around the world

d)

Fish is inexpensive

16.

Which currency is used in at least 17 countries in Europe?

a)

euro

b)

franc

c)

mark

d)

pound

17.

What is at least one advantage when countries share the same currency?

a)

Visitors and business people can travel without paying airport taxes of luggage fees

b)

Countries can raise taxes without hurting their citizens

c)

Visitors and business people can go from county to county using the same money

d)

Countries can give up control of their own economies

18.

Which statement is true about eastern European countries today?

a)

Many want to join the European Union

b)

Their state-run business continue

c)

Their unemployment rates are very low

d)

Many have returned to communism

19.

What is one cause of Europe's aging populations?

a)

Older citizens are living with their children

b)

People are retiring earlier

c)

Governments encourage immigration of older people

d)

People are living longer

20.

Which word describes what happens when people from one culture are absorbed into another society's culture?

a)

assimilate

b)

demographic

c)

migrate

d)

privatization