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Unit 4 Europe

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statements are true about the physical features of Europe? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Europe has hundreds of natural harbors.

b)

Europe has an abundance of natural habitats for the protection of plants and animals.

c)

Europe has many navigable rivers.

d)

Europe has a vast desert area.

e)

Europe has several countries that are larger than North and South America combined.

2.

What type of climates would you find in northern areas of Europe?

a)

Subarctic

b)

Semiarid

c)

Tundra

d)

Subtropical dry summer

e)

Humid subtropical

3.

Which are NOT considered benefits of joining the European Union? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

There is a common currency.

b)

It provides political unity.

c)

The cost to joining countries is lower than non-joining.

d)

Its trade patterns among members are easier.

e)

The barriers to travel are removed.

4.

The best title for the excerpt.

a)

Ways to Define a Climate Region

b)

The Challenges of Deep-Sea Drilling

c)

The Benefits of Importing Energy

d)

Human Adaption to the Enviroment

5.

These are sentences about economic systems. Choose the correct answer from the options below to complete the statements. In both the ______ and Socialist economic systems, the ______ determines the distribution of goods and services. However, in a free enterprise economic system, the ______ determines the distribution of goods and services.

a)

Communist, government, market

b)

Capitalist, market, government

c)

Communist, market, government

d)

Capitalist, government, market

6.

The European Union was created by the leaders of European countries, explain the reasons behind wanting to establish economic unity. Discuss two advantages that a unified Europe will have for free trade.

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7.

Which of the following are reasons that Europe has experienced an influx of African and Southwest Asian immigrants in the 21st century? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Immigrants are buying their way into select European countries.

b)

Immigrants are seeking a better quality of life.

c)

Europe's declining birth rates mean immigrants are needed for economic reasons.

d)

Europe's religious history allows for immigrants to fit seamlessly into the culture.

e)

Immigrants are willing to denounce their home-country citizenship when entering Europe.

8.

The political division between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland signifies a cultural difference based upon

a)

Religion

b)

Language

c)

Economic Policy

d)

Geography

9.

What do the Rocky Mountains in the United States and the rugged mountains of the Scandinavian Peninsula have in common? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Both are used exclusively for ski resorts.

b)

Both were formed by the movement of plates when they converged.

c)

Both are used exclusively for tourism and trade.

d)

Both were formed by plate tectonics when the plates diverged.

e)

Both were formed over millions of years.

10.

Which of the following defines the role of cultural traits to a group?

Categorize the following

vital role in shaping economic integration, cultural exchanges, and the m

practices, traditions, beliefs, and values contribute to the region's identity an

temperature, precipitation, and seasons

mountains, rivers, plains, and coastlines influence factors, including transportation,

Trade Networks
Culture
Climate
Topography
11.

An ethnic group shares a common ancestry that is often handed down from one generation to the next. They share similar characteristics and other common identifiers. What are the common characteristics of an ethnic group? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

language

b)

nationality

c)

citizenship

d)

religion

e)

socioeconomic

12.

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 the past centuries."

Based on the description above, the best characterization of modern Italy is​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Traditional and Historical
Futuristic and Innovative
Desolate and Abandoned
Rural and Isolated
13.

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?

(a)   What evidence from the description supports your answer to part A?​ ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
tradition and historical
"Italy a modern country with an ancient history
Italy is a completely new country with no history
Italy is known for its futuristic technology
Italy has no connection to the Roman Empire
14.

Which of the following were ways the Industrial Revolution changed Europe? Select THREE.

a)

There was an increase in nationalism and imperialism.

b)

Urbanization increased as people moved for work.

c)

Religious leaders replaced political leaders.

d)

The creation of the factory system led to specialized labor.

e)

Prices increased due to the expense of new advances.

15.

Which of the following defines the role of cultural traits to a group?

a)

a unique assortment of behaviors and beliefs that distinguish a society

b)

a set of behaviors that allows one group to dominate another group

c)

a set of shared beliefs that only one racial group can have

d)

physical traits that pass from one generation to the next