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Northern, Southern, And Eastern Europe Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The countries of Northern Europe are known as the Nordic countries.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

As the first known democracy, Sparta shaped the development of Western civilization.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

opening to the Mediterranean that separates the southern tip of Spain from Africa

a)

Bering Strait

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Panama Canal

d)

Strait of Gibraltar

4.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

(a)  

5.

The (a)   is the landform made up of Norway and Sweden.

6.

The (a)   is a mountain range that separates the Italian peninsula from the rest of Europe

7.

What type of landmass is Iceland?

a)

peninsula

b)

continent

c)

island

d)

isthmus

8.

Which country in Northern Europe uses geothermal energy to heat its capital city?

a)

Denmark

b)

Finland

c)

Iceland

d)

Sweden

9.

Which of the following statements about the ancient Greek city-states is accurate?

a)

The eastern Roman Empire ruled them.

b)

Sparta was the most developed city-state.

c)

They had one central government.

d)

They had a common enemy, the Persians.

10.

Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements about the population of Norway is most accurate?

a)

The population is a blend of two ethnic groups.

b)

The population is very homogeneous.

c)

he population is descended from the Celts.

d)

The population has significant ethnic diversity.

11.

Based on the excerpt, which are the dominant ethnic groups in Iceland?

a)

Sami and Norwegian

b)

African and Norwegian

c)

Asian and Celtic

d)

Celtic and Norwegian

12.

Based on the map, which Eastern European countries border the Baltic Sea?

a)

Poland, Latvia, Estonia

b)

Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria

c)

Albania, Montenegro, Croatia

d)

Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic

13.

Based on the map, which Eastern European country extends the farthest east?

a)

Poland

b)

Latvia

c)

Ukraine

d)

Albania

14.

What culture would eventually conquer the Greek city-states and carry on their traditions?

(a)  

15.

What empire did Alexander the Great conquer?

(a)  

16.

Based on the excerpt, which Eastern European countries grow grain crops?

a)

Bulgaria and Serbia

b)

Romania and Serbia

c)

Romania and Bulgaria

d)

Bulgaria and Albania

17.

Based on the excerpt, what caused a change in livestock raised in Eastern Europe?

a)

smaller farms for sugar beets and potatoes

b)

large-scale farming of grains

c)

land unsuitable for sheep and cattle

d)

development of land for vineyards

18.

Based on the excerpt, how does the EU help Eastern European member countries?

a)

The EU uses the same currency in all member countries.

b)

The EU creates a strong, competitive trading bloc

c)

The EU provides national security for its members.

d)

The EU helps member countries set up their governments.

19.

Based on the excerpt, which part of Eastern Europe is most underrepresented in the EU? (Use your map to help you.)

a)

countries bordering the Baltic Sea

b)

countries in the western part

c)

countries in the southeastern part

d)

countries formerly part of Yugoslavia

20.

What triggered the beginning of World War II? A. Germany invaded the Soviet Union. B. Germany invaded Poland. C. The Soviet Union attacked Germany. D. The Soviet Union invaded Poland.

a)

Germany invaded the Soviet Union.

b)

Germany invaded Poland.

c)

The Soviet Union attacked Germany.

d)

The Soviet Union invaded Poland.