WorksheetsUnit 2 Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that was designed to
a)
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
b)
reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.
c)
develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.
d)
develop a comprehensive strategy to stop the pollution of lakes, seas, and oceans.
2.
Read the passage.
“Many people visit Britain because of their heritage. Americans, for example, often travel to the United Kingdom to revisit the homes of their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh ancestors. Tourists flock to famous places such as London’s Buckingham Palace. They also visit ancient and historic sites such as Stonehenge and Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.”
Which type of economic activity does the passage reflect?
a)
agriculture
b)
service sector
c)
manufacturing
d)
retail trade
3.
Study the graph.
Which statement BEST describes rural population change in the countries listed in the graph?
a)
Iceland became more urban.
b)
The rural population is decreasing or remaining unchanged.
c)
Portugal has the largest rural population total.
d)
The rural population is increasing or remaining unchanged.
4.
How is Vatican City different from all other European countries?
a)
It is located entirely inside another country.
b)
It is a theocracy.
c)
It has a Catholic majority.
d)
It does not use the euro.
5.
Read the passage.
“The phrase acid rain was first used in 1852 by Scottish chemist Robert Angus Smith during his investigation of rainwater chemistry near industrial cities in England and Scotland. . . . It was not until the late 1960s and early 1970s, however, that acid rain was recognized as a regional environmental issue affecting large areas of western Europe and eastern North America. Acid rain also occurs in Asia and parts of Africa, South America, and Australia. As a global environmental issue, it is frequently overshadowed by climate change. Although the problem of acid rain has been significantly reduced in some areas, it remains an important environmental issue . . . worldwide.”
—Encyclopedia Britannica
Which of the following statements is an accurate generalization about acid rain?
a)
Acid rain is found in Western Europe only.
b)
Acid rain was unknown before the late 1960s.
c)
Acid rain is found mostly in rural regions.
d)
Acid rain is a global environmental issue.
6.
Which religions spread from Southwest Asia to Europe?
a)
Christianity and Islam
b)
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
c)
Judaism and Christianity
d)
Judaism and Islam
7.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
“Mr Lukashenko, who has been in power for 18 years, is banned from travelling to the United States and western Europe. He has been accused of torture and human rights abuses—he has thrown his opponents in prison, banned protests and restricted freedom of expression. . . . There is no presidential term limit here [Belarus] and the 1996 referendum consolidated Mr Lukashenko’s power. Not a single election in Belarus has been deemed as free or fair by the West. Not a single opposition candidate won a seat in the recent, parliamentary vote. Protests have been violently supressed.”
—BBC News, October 22, 2012
What type of government does Belarus have?
a)
democracy
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)
dictatorship
d)
absolute monarchy
8.
Read the excerpt.
“I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it’s been a very exciting time.”
—Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
What does this passage indicate about the Polish government?
a)
It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
b)
It has increased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
c)
It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
d)
It aims to limit its economic role.
9.
Which of the following statements accurately describe Britain today? Select the TWO correct answers.
a)
The government makes most economic decisions.
b)
Its economy centers on the extraction of natural resources.
c)
It has invested heavily in human capital and has a high literacy rate.
d)
It has a mixed economy and strong entrepreneurship.
10.
Study the map.
Which statement BEST describes where most people live in Europe?
a)
Population is concentrated on the coast and in central Europe.
b)
Most people live in southern Europe.
c)
Population is concentrated in the mountainous central region.
d)
Most people live in northern Europe.
11.
Why are French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, & Romanian sometimes referred to as "Romance languages"?
a)
They are languages that speak of heroism and love
b)
They are languages that originated in ancient Greek
c)
They are languages that originated in ancient Latin
d)
They are languages that sound musical when spoken
12.
What was one cultural result of Roman rule in Europe?
a)
Most of Europe shares a common language
b)
Most of Europe became Christian
c)
People began to migrate to Europe from Africa & Asia
d)
The Christian church split into separate churches
13.
Which of the following world events prompted large numbers of non-Europeans to move to Europe after World War II?
a)
the Cold War
b)
the Great Depression
c)
the end of colonialism
d)
the Vietnam War
14.
A person that can speak both French and Basque might best be described as
a)
diverse
b)
Basque
c)
Germanic
d)
bilingual
15.
One result of recent migration trends is that the workforce of Europe has become
a)
better educated
b)
less diverse
c)
younger
d)
smaller
16.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
a)
a monarchy in which a king or queen has all the power
b)
a monarchy in which the people elect a king or queen
c)
a representative government with a mostly ceremonial ruler
d)
a representative government with only one set of written laws
17.
Why do Northern Ireland, Scotland, & Wales now have their own legislature?
a)
The United Kingdom joined the European Union
b)
The United Kingdom government is growing more regional
c)
The British Parliament had grown too large to be efficient
d)
All three countries gained independence from the United Kingdom
18.
In which country did a majority of citizens vote to withdraw from the European Union in 2016?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
United Kingdom
d)
Italy
19.
Which of the following BEST explains why the Rhine-Ruhr area became a major industrial area?
a)
It is centrally located in Europe
b)
It has major iron and coal deposits
c)
It has a large population
d)
It has flat land and rich soil
20.
One way in which the European Union encourages trade among countries is through the use of
a)
tariffs
b)
a common currency
c)
export limits
d)
military alliances
21.
How has the German government invested in human capital to achieve a higher standard of living?
a)
by promoting education
b)
by increasing foreign trade
c)
by developing agricultural programs
d)
by joining the European Union
22.
How has the elimination of trade barriers affected the movement of goods among member countries of the European Union?
a)
Member countries are able to produce all the goods they need
b)
Goods can move freely among member countries
c)
Member countries no longer need to trade with countries outside the EU
d)
Larger countries are able to import more goods than smaller ones
23.
Why is Europe's aging population an economic issue?
a)
Older people are not retiring and letting younger people to enter the workforce
b)
There are now more retired people than working people in many countries
c)
Many people have retired, leaving fewer people working and earning wages
d)
Older people demand more goods and services than countries can provide
24.
Which of the following developments has caused recent controversy between richer and poorer members of the European Union?
a)
the use of the euro
b)
the cost of caring for refugees
c)
the decline in the fertility rate
d)
the use of nuclear energy
25.
In what country did the 1986 explosion at a nuclear power plant cause serious environmental problems?
a)
Poland
b)
Moldova
c)
Ukraine
d)
Belarus
26.
Which culture greatly influenced the culture of the Kievan Rus between about 1000 and the early 1200s?
a)
Viking
b)
Hun
c)
Mongol
d)
Byzantine
27.
During her reign, what did Catherine the Great accomplish? (Choose two)
a)
sold large parts of Siberia
b)
expanded Russia
c)
reversed the gains made by Peter the Great
d)
added much of Ukraine and parts of Poland
28.
Look at the photograph.
What can be inferred about life in the European Union (EU) from this street sign in the Netherlands?
a)
The creation of the EU led many Eastern Europeans to move to Western Europe.
b)
Sharing a common currency, the euro, has made trade easier in the EU.
c)
Countries in the EU have trouble agreeing on political and economic policy.
d)
People from many different cultures travel freely through EU countries.
29.
Look at the map.
According to the map, which of the following continents did humans first settle after migrating from Africa?
a)
North America
b)
Europe
c)
Australia
d)
Asia
30.
Identify Europe on the map
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
31.
How did the Bronze Age change life in Europe? Choose the TWO correct answers.
a)
People had access to stronger tools and weapons.
b)
Agriculture began to spread across central Europe.
c)
Some people specialized in skills other than farming.
d)
Trade grew and powerful kingdoms began to form.
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