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WorksheetsEurope Unit Test Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which phrase best describes the Mediterranean climate?
polar temperatures, short summer
hot dry summers, mild rainy winter
long cold winters, cool summers
heavy rains, high humidity
What do Great Britain, Iceland, and Corsica have in common?
Their climate is similar.
They are all islands of Europe.
Their people share a language.
They are all on plateaus.
What natural resources do the mountain chains of Europe provide?
canals and waterways
tropical plants and fish
forests and minerals
grains and cattle
How does the North Atlantic Drift affect Europe?
Its current makes the climate warmer.
It brings cold winds such as the mistral.
It causes the ocean waters to be rough.
It hinders travel from the Americas.
Which of the following statements about European cities is true?
Many share a common language.
Most are located along a coast.
Many began hundreds of years ago.
Most reflect a single cultural tradition.
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 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 use 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 fair tariffs.
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.
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
What is one 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
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
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 one advantage when countries share the same currency?
Visitors and business people can travel without paying airport taxes or luggage fees.
Countries can raise taxes without hurting their citizens.
Visitors and business people can go from country to country 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 businesses continue.
Their unemployment rates are very low.
Many have returned to communism.
What is one cause of Europe’s aging population?
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
