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WorksheetsEurope Review Questions
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 25mins
Europe has many different cultures across the continent. Which geographical feature below contributes most to these differences?
mountains
plateaus
seas
valleys
Where is one fifth of the world’s supply of freshwater located?
Lake Baikal
Lake Superior
Lake Victoria
Lake Michigan
The Greek Peninsula is very mountainous. The land is rocky and the soil is generally poor, with few large trees. In ancient times, the rugged mountain terrain made overland travel and communication very difficult. However, the peninsula's long coastline allowed travel by water. As a result, the ancient Greeks became excellent sailors and developed an economy based on trade.
Which of the following developments in ancient Greek history was a direct result of the physical geography described above?
In 1776 B.C., Greeks throughout the region gathered to compete in the first Olympic games to honor gods believed to live on Mount Olympus.
About 700 B.C., the Greeks began to form independently governed city-states around the most important village in each area.
In 499 B.C., some Greek city-states united to fight a war against the Persians who controlled what is now the nation of Turkey.
About 330 B.C., Alexander the Great conquered areas of the Mediterranean region and spread Greek culture as far east as India.
Which of these factors affected Irish migration to the United States in the 1840s?
A fungus wiped out the potato crop
Excessive floods destroyed all types of crops.
Low temperatures destroyed most of the wheat crop.
Population increased due to the cultivation of new crops
Which of the following is true about Europe?
Europe has a strong lumber industry that accounts for much of its exports.
More than one/half of Europe’s land area is used for agriculture
Europe has small coal reserves, but large gas and oil deposits
Europe's fishing industry is just starting to grow larger.
Throughout history, the harsh climate in Russia has --
caused a great deal of problems for citizens
served as an excuse for political unrest
served as protection from foreign invaders
caused a great deal of anguish for leaders
Italy is a modern country with an ancient history. It was the seat of the Roman Empire, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the center of the Catholic Church. Today, Italy is known for the architecture and art that remain from past centuries.
Based on the description above, what is the BEST characterization of modern Italy?
agrarian and democratic
urban and Industrial
traditional and historical
secular and progressive
This type of architecture is common across the South western US as well as Latin America. What might a geographer conclude about the cultural character of these regions based on this style of architecture?
Spread of religion shaped the architecture in these regions.
Many cultural groups have migrated to the area
Spanish cultural influences are common in the area.
Newer buildings are being constructed in the area.
Which historical events caused the greatest change to the settlement patterns in much of Europe?
War and Industrialization
War and Peace
Industrialization and manufacturing
Industrialization and diplomacy
To increase wealth, a nation’s exports should be greater than its imports. For many nations the best strategy was to set up colonies where their products could be sold more easily. Between the 1500s and 1800s, the countries of Europe set up colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia to increase trade.
The economic term for the process outlined above is .....
Socialism
Mercantilism
Marxism
Fascism
Which historic event caused the greatest change to the settlement patterns in much of Europe?
World War I
World War II
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Which factor explains how the population and economic patterns in Siberia have changed?
The Trans-Siberian railroad has allowed people and goods to travel more easily to the region.
Military bases along the eastern coast have attracted new cities to grow nearby.
Chinese workers have used new highways to access the vast Siberian forests.
Port cities along the north coast have attracted immigrants from Scandinavia and Japan to create a large fishing industry.
What is the BEST reason why Roman cities were located on the coast?
Allowed for easier access to trade
best farmland is located along the coast
easier to defend against invaders
These cities were there prior to the rise of the Romans
What is the best explanation for the smaller number of older men compared to women on Russia's population pyramid?
Peace
War
drought
poverty
An advantage for commuters that buses have over cable cars is that buses —
require fewer drivers
can easily stop and accelerate
produce low pollution levels
can adapt to changes in business locations
Which economic activity benefits from the extensive railroad network built in Europe?
Mining
Fishing
Tourism
Industry
The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created —
a large united trade zone across Europe
high unemployment in non-EU countries
increased demand for agricultural products
a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries
The Pilgrims migrating to the new world is an example of --
Push Factor
Pull Factor
Push-Pull factor
None of these are correct
Using the map above and your knowledge of social studies, which
geographical factor has most influenced Great Britain's policies?
Mountains
Oceans
Climate
Biosphere
The sea has played an important role in the history of the United Kingdom, providing all of the following EXCEPT a —
route for trade around the world
barrier for invaders from abroad
source for controlling a global empire
basis for the tropical tourism industry
The British Empire's ability to control a large portion of the world's economy was MAINLY due to its __________.
Naval Power
Colonial Factories
Large Population
Mineral resources
