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Test: Exploring Europe

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

One of Europe's only active volcanoes is...

a)

Mt. Merapi

b)

Mount Vesuvius

c)

Kilauea

d)

Mt. Fuego

2.

In what state is it illegal to let a donkey sleep in a bathtub?

a)

Arizona

b)

Pennsylvania

c)

Washington

d)

Florida

3.

The Renaissance began on the...

a)

Iberian Peninsula

b)

Jutland Peninsula

c)

Italian Peninsula

d)

Scandinavian Peninsula

4.

The Danube and Rhine are (a)   that are important to Europe for Trade, Travel and Technology.

5.

The Rhine and Danube Rivers are important to Europe because they...

Choose Two answers.

a)

Links imports from the interior to ports

Links imports from the interior to ports

b)

Form natural boundaries between Europe and Asia

Form natural boundaries between Europe and Asia

c)

were key to the Silk Road expansion in Europe

were key to the Silk Road expansion in Europe

d)

Connects major inland European cities

Connects major inland European cities

6.

The western coast of Europe's climate is warmer then inland Europe because it is impacted by...

a)

Cold air and water from the Mediterranean Sea

b)

Warm air and water from the Mediterranean Sea

c)

Warm air and water from the Atlantic Ocean

d)

Warm air and cold water from the Atlantic Ocean

7.

Canals are...

choose all that are correct

a)

technology that holds back sea water from flooding European cites

b)

technology that allow people to transport goods from one European city to another European city

c)

technology that allows land to dry out and create more liveable land

d)

technology that allows people to move goods from port cities to European cities inland

8.

Circle the major body of water that is a valuable trade corridor and many major European cities were developed around.

9.

In what country is it a $150 fine if you forget to flush the toilet?

a)

Thailand

b)

North Korea

c)

Cuba

d)

Singapore

10.

What is the number one natural resource in Finland

a)

Iron

b)

Lumber

c)

Copper

d)

Fish

11.

During the Industrial Revolution, British factories required large amounts of this natural resource to power steam engines and other machines.

a)

Wind

b)

Lumber

c)

Water

d)

Coal

12.

In Ancient Greece, what group of people had true democracy?

a)

slaves

b)

males

c)

women

13.

Melting glaciers in Norway created long, narrow inlets of water with steep sides, called...

a)

Bays

b)

Delta

c)

Fjords

d)

Canal

14.

We should say "Thank You" to Ancient Rome for...

Choose all that apply

a)

an alphabet that impacted our alphabet.

b)

the Olympics

c)

Math

d)

Three Branches of the Government (Judicial, Executive and Legislative)

15.

What color pants is it illegal to wear on Sunday afternoons in Australia?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Pink

16.

The Fuedal system in the Middle Ages was...

a)

an economic system where people farmed land in exchange for a place to live and protection

an economic system where people farmed land in exchange for a place to live and protection

b)

a military system were lords fought for the Pope in exchange for forgiveness from sins

a military system were lords fought for the Pope in exchange for forgiveness from sins

c)

A system of the lords taxing the serfs

A system of the lords taxing the serfs

d)

The King set prices and told the shops and businesses what they could sell

The King set prices and told the shops and businesses what they could sell

17.

The time period in Europe when scienctific and technological iventions, such as the telescope, evolved...

a)

The Renaissance

b)

The Enlightenment

c)

Protestant Reformation

d)

Scientific Revolution

18.

During the Agricultural Revolution, crops rotation began to be practiced because it...

a)

plants seeds more quickly

b)

prevents fields from flooding

c)

provides the nutrients that fields need

d)

removes the seeds from cotton

19.

If I lived in 1757 Europe, what fruit could I rent to show off how wealthy I am?

a)

Prickly Pears

Prickly Pears

b)

Pineapple

Pineapple

c)

Medlar

Medlar

d)

Damson

Damson

20.

During the Industrial Revolution, what technology helped power factories and railroads?

a)

Spinning Ginny

b)

Cotton Gin

c)

Steam Engine

d)

21.

What is it illegal to wear in the House of Parliament in England?

a)

A whig

A whig

b)

Flip Flops

Flip Flops

c)

Suit of Armor

Suit of Armor

22.

The Industrial Revolution impacted the politics of Europe through...

a)

Imperialism

b)

Urbanization

c)

the Factory System

d)

Industrialization

23.

Nationalism is...

a)

a growth in technology and scientific advancements

b)

a desire to leave the Catholic church becuase of the churches power and abuse of power

c)

a strong feeling of attachment to a country or nation

d)

a growth in arts and entertainment that created new forms of looking at the worldNa

24.

Examples of Nationalism are...

Choose all that apply

a)

some states that want to secede (leave) the US

b)

the US allowing Puerto Rico to become a state

c)

some states, in the US, uniting together to become a different country then the US

d)

the government restriciting what people can buy and sell

25.

Imagine a fictional nation-state called Woofia. Which slogan expresses Woofian nationalism?

Write it Down!!!!!

a)

"We want an independent Woofia for the Woofia people!"


b)

"Woofia: Land of opportunity!"

c)

"Share Woofia's wonders with the world!"

d)

"Celebrate Woofia's rich diversity!"

26.

The Euro is a...

a)

taxes on imports and exports

b)

Border control

c)

Work permits

d)

Unified currency

27.

Schengen Area is...

a)

Groups of European countries that allow free travel among the countries

b)

An area in Europe below sea level that requires canals and dams to protect the land

c)

The name for the government system in Europe that was inspired by Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece

28.

Why would countries not want to join the European Union?

Choose all that apply.

a)

Not all member countries have the right to vote.

b)

Some nations may not agree with the decisions of other countries.

c)

Some nations have to give up the nation's sovereignty.

d)

Some nations do not like the look of the Euro