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Europe's history, immigration, and economy review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Europe, especially France, has experienced a great deal of immigration from Middle Eastern countries. Which of the following explains the impact immigration from the Middle East has impacted France?

a)

It has increased the Christian population in France.

b)

It has stabilized neighborhoods as people don't move about.

c)

It has decreased diversity causing a very uniform culture in France.

d)

It has increased diversity including diverse languages and values.

2.

Democracy originated in which ancient society?

a)

Chinese

b)

Egyptian

c)

Greek

d)

Roman

3.

Which of the following are examples of cooperation among the various cultures and countries of Europe? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Allied Forces in World War II

b)

dissolution of European Union

c)

satellite countries of Eastern Europe

d)

East and West Germany after World War II

e)

creation of the Council of Europe

4.

After World War II, Israel was partitioned off by the United Nations for which group of people?

a)

Palestinians

b)

Jewish

c)

Catholics

d)

Muslims

5.

The language that includes Italian, French, and Spanish is called?

a)

Germanic

b)

Indic

c)

Slavic

d)

Romance

6.

This excerpt describes socialist economies.

Which part of the excerpt explains the government's role in a socialist economy?

Select the correct answer.

In socialist economies, the government controls some of the basic factors of production,

especially those related to public service industries

and communications companies.

to ensure that

to these services. Other businesses are privately owned and

.

like electricity and healthcare providers

Central planners make economic decisions about these types of industries

all citizens have equal access

market forces determine the production and distribution of their goods and services

a)

Central planners make economic decisions about these types of industries to ensure that all citizens have equal access to these services.

b)

Private businesses compete to provide goods and services for profit.

c)

Consumers freely choose what products to buy based on their preferences.

d)

Market forces alone determine the allocation of resources.

7.

The most widely practiced religion in Europe is-

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

8.

Why was the European Union formed?

a)

To treat countries as one nation

b)

To control how farmers get paid

c)

To give workers equal wages

d)

To prevent future conflict

9.

Why is the “Enlightenment” considered a turning point in world history?

a)

The factory system was used to mass produce goods

b)

The global slave trade ended

c)

Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic church

d)

Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government

10.

Which feature would be most characteristic of socialist economic systems in many European nations?

a)

Low taxation rates

b)

Very few small businesses

c)

State-owned collective farms

d)

Government-managed healthcare

11.

The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by-

a)

Collapse of a strong central government

b)

Suppression of internationalism

c)

Decline of the Roman Catholic church

d)

Rivalry between colonial empires

12.

Supply and demand, competition, and little government interference are all characteristics of what type of economy?

a)

Command economy

b)

Free-market economy

c)

Traditional economy

d)

Mixed economy

13.

Use the chart and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question:

Which heading below serves as the BEST title for the list in the chart?

a)

Characteristics of Modern European Economic systems

b)

Characteristics of European feudalism in the Middle Ages

c)

Characteristics of Laissez Faire economic policies

d)

Characteristics of the Treaty of Versailles

14.

Which heading below serves as the BEST title for the list above?

a)

Characteristics of modern European economic systems

b)

Characteristics of European feudalism in the Middle Ages

c)

Characteristics of Laissez Faire economic policies

d)

Characteristics of the Treaty of Versailles

15.

Which heading below serves as the BEST title for the list?

a)

Forms of government

b)

Elements of culture

c)

Characteristics of Capitalism

d)

Structure of Communist system

16.

Which country on the map is represented by number 8?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Portugal

c)

Norway

d)

Germany

17.

What body of water is located where you see the green check mark?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

18.

Which country on the map above is represented by number 4?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Spain

d)

Italy

19.

What term matches : The total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country in a specific time period.

a)

Life expectancy

b)

GDP per Capita

c)

GDP

d)

Literacy rate

20.

What term matches the definition: A country's total economic output (GDP) divided by its total population. (per household)

a)

Life expectancy

b)

GDP per Capita

c)

GDP

d)

Literacy rate

21.

What term matches the definition: The average number of years a person is expected to live.

a)

Life expectancy

b)

GDP per Capita

c)

GDP

d)

Literacy rate

22.

What term matches the definition: A person's ability to read and write.

a)

Life expectancy

b)

GDP per Capita

c)

GDP

d)

Literacy rate