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Europe Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the vocab to the correct definition

a)

Assimilation

1.

adopting new cultural practices, generally from a dominant culture group

b)

Peninsula

2.

a piece of land that is connected to a mainland and is surrounded on three sides

c)

Ethnicity

3.
  • a group that shares common cultural traits, such as language

d)

Literacy

4.

the ability to read and write

e)

Supranational organization

5.

collection of multiple states that make up a larger group

2.

Where is the Mediterranean Sea?

3.

Select all countries that are part of Scandinavia (there are three).

4.

Where is the Baltic Sea?

5.

Where is the Black Sea?

6.

What other continent is Europe connected to?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

South America

7.

What is the name of the current of warm air and water that warms western Europe?

a)

The East Australian Current

b)

The Gulf Stream

c)

The Jet Stream

d)

The Northern Stream

8.

What is the main agricultural product of southern Europe?

a)

Wheat

b)

Olives

c)

Rice

d)

Corn

9.

What was the Renaissance?

a)

A period of scientific discoveries

b)

A period of war

c)

A cultural revival centered around art, music, and architecture

d)

A political movement

10.

Da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa represents which part of European history?

a)

The Protestant Reformation

b)

Imperialism

c)

The Renaissance

d)

Industrialization

11.

What two oceans does Europe touch?

a)

The Atlantic Ocean

b)

The Indian Ocean

c)

The Pacific Ocean

d)

The Artic Ocean

12.

What ancient civilization created democracy?

a)

The Vikings

b)

The Crusaders

c)

The Romans

d)

The Greeks

13.

One of the main aspects of democracy is that people have...

a)

Limited political power

b)

A voice in government

c)

No right to vote

14.

Why is Scandinavia less populated than other parts of Europe? Select two.

a)

The lack of roads make transportation difficult

b)

The cold climate is more harsh than other places

c)

The mountains make it more difficult to settle there

d)

The hot weather makes farming difficult

15.

Why is Europe so diverse?

a)

Europe is diverse due to multiple waves of migration, allowing languages and cultures to spread

b)
Europe is diverse due to its lack of historical events and interactions.
c)
Europe's diversity stems from its uniform climate and geography.
d)
Europe is diverse because of its single language and culture.
16.

What ethic group makes up the majority of eastern Europe?

a)
Slavic people
b)
Germanic tribes
c)
Roman people
d)
Celtic nations
17.

What viking innovation allowed them to attack other European nations?

a)
Warships
b)
Cargo vessels
c)
Fishing boats
d)
Longships
18.

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg led to what?

a)
Limited access to religious texts and teachings.
b)
A decline in artistic expression and creativity.
c)
Decreased communication and isolation of ideas.
d)
Increased literacy and the spread of knowledge.
19.

Who invented the telescope?

a)
Johannes Kepler
b)
Hans Lippershey
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Galileo Galilei
20.

What is Leonardo da Vinci famous for?

a)
Leonardo da Vinci is celebrated for his writings on philosophy and politics.
b)
Leonardo da Vinci is famous for his art, particularly the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
c)
Leonardo da Vinci is known for his scientific inventions and discoveries.
d)
Leonardo da Vinci is famous for his contributions to architecture and engineering.