Cold War
Geography
Europe before 1945
Greek and Rome Democracy
Current Governments of Europe
100
Why did the United States enact the Marshall Plan? A. to break down the Berlin Wall B. to defeat the Axis powers and win World War II C. to help European nations recover from World War II D. to encourage the formation of the United Nations
C. to help European nations recover from World War II
100
In terms of location, what do Italy and Spain have in common? A. They both border the Mediterranean Sea. B. They are both on the Scandinavian Peninsula. C. They both border the Atlantic Ocean. D. They are both in the Central Uplands.
A. They both border the Mediterranean Sea.
100
Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government? A. the United States after the American Revolution B. France after the French Revolution C. England after the Glorious Revolution D. Germany under Adolf Hitler
What is D. Germany under Adolf Hitler
100
Which of the following is limited in a limited government? A The power of leaders B The rights of citizens C The number of elections D The influence of political parties
A The power of leaders
100
-Feudalism -Communism -Monarchies -Dictatorships What is the best category for these terms? A Historical Societies in Europe B Forms of Unlimited Government in the History of Europe C Forms of Limited Government in the History of Europe D Economic Systems of Eastern
B Forms of Unlimited Government in the History of Europe
200
What was the Iron Curtain? What was the Iron Curtain? A. a dividing line B. a free trade area C. an iron wal D. an alliance
A. a dividing line
200
How does the climate of Eastern Europe change from the north to the south? A. Summers are hot in the north and mild in the south. B. Winters are rainy in the north and dry in the south. C. Winters are harsh in the north and rainy in the south. D. Summers are dry in the north and rainy in the south.
C. Winters are harsh in the north and rainy in the south
200
Which historical event has had the greatest influence on current conflicts in Ireland? A Northern Renaissance B Protestant Reformation C Industrial Revolution D American Revolution
B Protestant Reformation
200
Which of the following forms of government is a monarchy? F ruled by a majority of the people G ruled by a king H ruled by a committee J ruled by a president
G ruled by a king
200
Which document below was the first in Europe to limit the powers of the monarchy of England? F English Bill of Rights G Parliamentary Procedures H Magna Carta J British Constitution
What is H Magna Carta
300
Which of the following might best be considered the trigger for the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe? A. Velvet Revolution B. building of Berlin Wall C. Solidarity strike D. Soviet invasion of Hungary
C. Solidarity strike
300
Which of the following best describes the religions practiced in Eastern Europe? A. Eastern Orthodoxy is the main religion in the east and Roman Catholicism in the west. B. Roman Catholicism and Protestantism are the main religions throughout Eastern Europe. C. Islam and Judaism are the main religions throughout Eastern Europe. D. Eastern Orthodoxy is the main religion in the east and Islam in the west.
A. Eastern Orthodoxy is the main religion in the east and Roman Catholicism in the west.
300
Which of the following is a key cultural difference between Ireland and Northern Ireland? A religion B economics C famine D immigration
A. Religion
300
Which of the following statements BEST describes the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom? A There are two legislative branches, but only one has royal members. B There is a king or queen who reigns, but does not have executive power. C There is a military leader who is also the king or queen. D There is one supreme ruler who is the sole head of government.
B There is a king or queen who reigns, but does not have executive power.
300
Person or small group in control Officials are appointed No laws protect rights of citizens Which of the following governments is described by the characteristics above? F unlimited G limited H democratic J republican
What is F unlimited
400
Why did many Eastern European countries come to be associated with the Soviet Union following the Second World War? A The European Union rejected the membership of the Eastern European nations. B Under Soviet control the Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism. C After the war, the Soviet Union invited the Eastern European countries to form an alliance. D People living in Eastern European countries spoke the same language as the Soviet fighters.
B Under Soviet control the Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism.
400
Which physical feature of Eastern Europe was formed by glaciers? A. seas B. plains C. lakes D. mountains
What is C. lakes
400
What event of the mid-1900s greatly contributed to increased cooperation between European nations? F Outbreak of war in Southeast Asia G Emergence of powerful nations in Africa H Economic competition from the United States J Devastation caused by the Second World War
J Devastation caused by the Second World War
400
Which characteristic is common to all Greek city-states? A.They were independent cities. B. They were ruled by only a few people. C. They were ruled by powerful tyrants. D. They were parts of the Greek empire.
What is A.They were independent cities.
400
Which of the following forms of government is an oligarchy? A government ruled by a majority B government ruled by a king or queen C government ruled by a few D government ruled by a dictator
What is C government ruled by a few
500
What event of the mid-1900s greatly contributed to increased cooperation between European nations? F Outbreak of war in Southeast Asia G Emergence of powerful nations in Africa H Economic competition from the United States J Devastation caused by the Second World War
J Devastation caused by the Second World War
500
Which of the following describes the location of Norway? A. west of the United Kingdom, with the Baltic Sea between the two countries B. northeast of the United Kingdom, with the North Sea between the two countries C. south of Finland, with the Baltic Sea between the two countries D. east of Sweden, with Finland between the two countries
What is B. northeast of the United Kingdom, with the North Sea between the two countries
500
How did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press affect European culture? F It increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church. G It helped ships cross the Atlantic more quickly H It led to the spread of new ideas and information J It helped Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci spread their work.
H It led to the spread of new ideas and information
500
Which of the following is an example of rule by many in European history? A. fascist dictatorship in Italy B. absolute monarchy in France C. oligarchies in Greek city-states D. democracy in Athens
What is D. democracy in Athens
500
Which of the following is an argument in favor of the Scandinavian cradle-to-grave system of social services? F The cradle-to-grave system makes clothing and food cheaper for average people. G Low taxes mean that people can decide how to spend their own money. H It is worth paying high taxes to have good services provided by the government. J The cradle-to-grave system helps agriculture in Scandinavia.
What is G Low taxes mean that people can decide how to spend their own money.
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