Language and Religion
Which of these languages is a romance language?
A. English
B. French
C. German
D. Russian
Why does the disaster at Chernobyl rank as the worst nuclear disaster in European history?
A. It spread lethal radiation to every country in Europe.
B. It is the only nuclear accident to have ever taken place in Europe.
C. It released more radioactive fallout than any other accident in Europe.
D. It caused a meltdown that continues to leak radiation across Europe.
In the twenty-first century, what has the German government attempted to do as a response to acid rain?
A. decrease the country's use of fossil fuels
B. reduce automobile ownership in the country
C. shift economic activity from manufacturing to agriculture
D. encourage corporations to build factories in other counties
Which of the following nations is NOT located in continental Europe?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. United Kingdom
What statements about the three primary religons of modern Europe, Judaisim, Christianity, and Islam, are correct? Select all that apply.
A. They are all polytheistic religions.
B. They are all monotheistic religions.
C. They all originated in South America.
D. They all originated in Southwest Asia.
E. The holiest book in each faith is the Bible.
F. The holiest book in each faith is the Koran.
A nuclear accident caused which city to be abandoned in the 1980s?
A. Berlin, Germany
B. Chernobyl, Ukraine
C. Manchester, England
D. Moscow, Russia
How has Germany attempted to reduce the causes of acid rain?
A. Germany banned the use of coal to generate electricity.
B. German car manufacturers only make emission-free cars.
C. Germans are not allowed to use electricity at certain times.
D. Germany increased the use of renewable energy sources
Which statement about the path of the Danube River is correct?
A. It flows from Russia through many countries to the Black Sea.
B. It flows from France through many countries to the Baltic Sea.
C. It flows from Germany through many countries to the Black Sea.
D. It flows from Ukraine through many countries to the Baltic Sea.
The three main religions in Europe, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, are considered monotheistic religions. What does this mean?
A. They all evolved from Protestantism.
B. They all evolved from Catholicism.
C. They teach that there are many gods.
D. They teach that there is only one god.
How has population growth in the United Kingdom contributed to air pollution over time?
A. Population growth caused farmers to use more fertilizers to increase production.
B. Population growth caused an increase in automobile traffic in the country's cities.
C. Population growth caused the government to open protected areas for development.
D. Population growth has increased industrial demand for power from nuclear energy plants.
Which of the following is NOT one of Russia's main exports?
A. coal
B. meat
C. oil
D. timber
Which of the following is a Slavic language spoken in modern Europe?
A. English
B. Italian
C. Russian
D. Spanish
What contributes the MOST to heavy smog in London, England?
A. agricultural runoff
B. clear-cutting forests
C. automobile emissions
D. slash-and-burn farming
Why do so few people live permanently in the northern Siberia region of Russia?
A. The Siberian climate is hot and desert.
B. The Siberian climate is harsh and subarctic.
C. Siberia experiences frequent volcanic eruptions.
D. Siberia experiences flooding in the monsoon season.