WorksheetsEurope Review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Inhabited for thousands of years, this city was once the center of a major empire and is now the capital of Italy.
a)
Rome
b)
Kiev
c)
Paris
d)
Vienna
2.
The EU (European Union) is
a)
a mutual defense agreement that includes most of the European countries including Russia.
b)
an economic alliance to encourage free trade and a single market among its members
c)
a political organization that wants to unite all countries of Europe under one government
d)
an agreement made between the United States and the United Kingdom to promote the sharing of natural resources
3.
Europe is separated from Asia, in part by the
a)
Transylvanian Alps
b)
Northern European Plain
c)
Danube River
d)
Ural Mountains
4.
Europe is home to Western culture derived from the civilizations of-
a)
Scandinavia and Ethiopia.
b)
Mecca and Jerusalem.
c)
Spain and Egypt.
d)
Greece and Rome.
5.
Changes occurred in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and 1990s when the region-
a)
changed from an industrial to an agricultural society.
b)
moved away from communism toward independence.
c)
experienced land reforms.
d)
strengthened its ties with the Soviet Union.
6.
About one-third of the forests in Germany have been damaged by
a)
acid rain
b)
earthquakes
c)
flooding
d)
volcanoes
7.
Western Europe has a mild climate because of
a)
its latitude
b)
differences in elevation
c)
its mountains
d)
The North Atlantic Drift
8.
Which of the following cities is on a hill top site?
a)
Athens
b)
London
c)
Paris
d)
Madrid
9.
Farming in Europe is characterized by-
a)
meager soils and low yields.
b)
a total lack of grazing animals.
c)
advanced techniques and high yields.
d)
planting and harvesting by hand.
10.
Where would the picture below have most likely been taken?
a)
France
b)
England
c)
The Alps
d)
Norway
11.
Which peninsula is highlighted below?
a)
Iberian
b)
Italian
c)
Balkan
d)
Scandinavian
12.
Which of these was not a method which spread European culture throughout the world?
a)
exploration
b)
isolationism
c)
imperialism
d)
colonization
13.
This structure below is a cathedral where many of the kings and queens of England have been coronated and buried. What is this cathedral called?
a)
Notre Dame
b)
Parthenon
c)
Westminster Abbey
d)
St Peter's Basilica
14.
Click on ALL the photos you might take on a vacation in France.
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
e)
Option 5
15.
Which mountains serve as a border between France and Spain?
a)
Pyrenees
b)
Black Forest
c)
Ural
d)
Eastern Alps
16.
These famous buildings are found in which European country?
a)
Italy
b)
Poland
c)
France
d)
The United Kingdom
17.
Which country is known for reclaiming land from the sea?
a)
The Netherlands
b)
Spain
c)
Denmark
d)
England
18.
Which country has the greatest land area?
a)
Ukraine
b)
Italy
c)
Hungary
d)
Bulgaria
19.
Rivers and canals in Europe are-
a)
closed for human use due to pollution.
b)
largely abandoned in favor of highways.
c)
dry and unusable in the summer.
d)
important transportation links.
20.
Which strait separates Africa from Europe?
a)
The Strait of Gibraltar
b)
The Strait of Malachi
c)
The Bosphorus Strait
d)
The Strait of Magellan
21.
Which sea is shown below?
a)
Baltic Sea
b)
Black Sea
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Aegean Sea
22.
Fighting in Bosnia and other areas of former Yugoslavia is mainly due to
a)
high unemployment
b)
changes in government policies
c)
natural disasters
d)
ethnic differences
23.
Where do most people in Western Europe live?
a)
near the mountaiins
b)
in rural areas
c)
in urban areas
d)
in small towns
24.
What two countries are located on the Iberian Peninsula?
a)
Spain and Portugal
b)
Denmark and Germany
c)
Norway and Sweden
d)
Italy and Switzerland
25.
This connects Great Britain and Europe under the English Channel
a)
Big Ben
b)
English River Boat
c)
Chunnel
d)
Louvre
26.
What is the name of the European Sea where large amounts of oil have been found and extracted?
a)
North Sea
b)
Baltic Sea
c)
Mediterranean Sea
d)
Aegean Sea
27.
What European country is most renowned for its secure banking facilities?
a)
France
b)
Belguim
c)
Switzerland
d)
Italy
28.
Satellite image of Europe by night, NASA 2005.
Which statement is the BEST summary about the population of Europe as shown in this image?
a)
Europe has a greater population than the visible areas of Africa, Asia or the Middle East.
b)
Europe's population is centered most heavily on its southern coastline.
c)
The economies of Europe are able to produce nuclear energy.
d)
Europe's population is centered most heavily along its mountain ranges and the interior of the continent.
29.
What organization was created to protect Western Europe from possible attacks and from Communist aggression?
a)
EU
b)
NATO
c)
NAFTA
d)
UN
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