Geography
What major conflicts in Europe and caused the loss of millions of lives and the redrawing of political boundaries for many Eastern European countries?
A. Korean War & Crimean War
B. Crimean War & French Revolution
C. The French Revolution & Korean War
D. World War & World War II
World War & World War II
How has a pattern of east to west migration into Europe influenced the character of places and regions of Europe? (6.3B)
A. Many are migrating for jobs and that has caused tension over jobs in areas experiencing unemployment
B. There has been little to no influence on European societies
C. Many cultures have changed their social structure to accommodate new arrivals
D. The population of eastern countries is increasing because of migration.
A. Many are migrating for jobs and that has caused tension over jobs in areas experiencing unemployment
What is an example of limited government?
Democracy
Countries with a High GDP(Gross Domestic Product) rate are often... (6.8B)
A. Countries with a low Life Expectancy
B. More developed than countries with Low GDPs.
C. Less developed than countries with Low GDPs.
D. Countries with a low Literacy Rate
B. More developed than countries with Low GDPs.
The fall of the Soviet Union has exposed Russians to western music, clothing, and
popular culture... Which of the following best describes this change? 6.15(D)
A. Civil unrest
B. Civic participation
C. Cultural awareness
D. Cultural diffusion
D. Cultural diffusion
What region and countries of Europe have the most urban centers
based on population density? (6.3C) (see a population map of Europe)
A. Southern – Italy, Crete
B. Western – Britain, Belgium, Germany
C. Northern- Norway, Sweden, Finland
D. Eastern – Ukraine, Romania, Belarus
B. Western – Britain, Belgium, Germany
How has the mass migration from Middle Eastern countries affected European
countries in recent years? (6.3B)
A. Mosques are being built and cultural tensions are occurring due to some
practices such as wearing veils.
B. Cathedrals are being built and church is being required
C. Norway is mostly immigrants who speak different languages
D. There has been no effect
A. Mosques are being built and cultural tensions are occurring due to some
What is the difference between Constitutional Monarchy and Absolute Monarchy? (6.9A)
A. Citizens can participate in government under absolute monarchy.
B. Citizens can participate in government under constitutional government.
C. Representatives elect the monarch in a constitutional monarchy.
D. Citizens directly elect the monarch under an absolute monarchy.
B. Citizens can participate in government under constitutional government.
How has the collapse of the communist system in Russia most affected factors of
production? (6.6A)
A. They may not have enough workers for manufacturing
B. It could lessen the creation of new businesses and expansion of business
C. Natural resources prices would be under pressure
D. There has been an increase in entrepreneurs due to a market economy
D. There has been an increase in entrepreneurs due to a market economy
Merchants established trading partners at different ports and trading centers on the Silk routes and learned of other cultures and ways which were often adopted by both societies.... This best describes which of the following? 6.15(A)
A. Trading posts
B. Means of cultural diffusion
C. Means of leisure travel
D. Means of a spy network
B. Means of cultural diffusion
Which of the following rivers is located in Europe?
(6.3C) Look at a physical map of Europe.
A. Mississippi River
B. Rhine River
C. Nile River
D. Amazon River
B. Rhine River
What best explains the human geographic factors responsible for economic development? (6.4A)
A. Favorable climate conditions
B. Fertile soil access and arable land
C. Proximity to transportation corridors
D. Abundance of natural resources
A. Favorable climate conditions
4. What are duties of civic participation in representative governments? (6.12A)
A. Voting and freedom
B. Political parties and laws
C. Voting and following laws
D. Freedom and education
C. Voting and following laws
which country has the highest level of economic development? (6.8B)
United Kingdom GDP: $ 39,720
Germany GDP: $ 44,469
Spain GDP: $28,156
Russia GDP: $ 10,743
A. United Kingdom
B. Russia
C. Germany
D. Spain
C. Germany
Russian language
• Common climate and fashion
• Russian Orthodox church
3. The best title for the above traits would be: 6.13(A)
A. Multicultural area
B. Historical background
C. Culture region
D. Causes of World War II
A. Multicultural area
Which of the following can be found in Europe and would support high population
densities in Western Europe? (6.3C)
A. The Panama Canal
B. The Andes Mountains
C. The Rhine River
D. The Appalachian Mountains
C. The Rhine River
Taquerias can be found all over the city of Dallas. Many of these restaurants were started by immigrants from Latin American nations who use their cultural traditions from their native countries to establish successful businesses in the United States.
6. Taquerias in Dallas are an example of –
A. The resistance of many Americans to Latin American culture
B. The import of goods from Latin American nations to the United States
C. Cultural diffusion as a result of immigrants spreading their native culture in their new country
D. Immigrants who learn American cultural traditions to establish restaurants.
C. Cultural diffusion as a result of immigrants spreading their native culture in their new country
What best describes the difference between a limited and unlimited government? (6.9A)
A. Limited government limits freedom while unlimited gives freedoms
B. Limited governments gives more power to people while unlimited governments has all the power
C. Unlimited government is elected by the people and limited government is an oligarchy
D. Limited and unlimited governments limit the term of officials
B. Limited governments gives more power to people while unlimited governments has all the power
What best describes the factors of production in Europe? (6.6A)
A. There is a lack of capital investment
B. There is a lack of entrepreneurs in all areas
C. Access to all factors of production in most areas
D. There is an overabundance of natural resources
C. Access to all factors of production in most areas
Historic Gothic cathedrals in Europe reflect what cultural values of that society?
(6.16A)
A. Influence of Christianity
B. Influence of immigrant culture
C. Architectural renaissance
D. Architectural style
A. Influence of Christianity
Which of the following statements about Europe is true? (6.3B)
A. No part of it is crossed by the Arctic Circle.
B. It does not have any peninsulas.
C. It is the most densely populated continent on Earth.
D. It lies east of the Ural Mountains.
C. It is the most densely populated continent on Earth.
What historical event explains the high percentage of Catholics in contemporary Latin America?
A. Colonization of the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese
B. The relocation of the Pope’s headquarters to Latin America
C. Increased migration from Great Britain to South America
D. English laws that require citizens to practice Catholicism
A. Colonization of the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese
As immigrant groups settle in a region, they adapt to the customs and technology of their new country while bringing with them the rich cultural traditions that remain a part of their everyday lives and transform the character of their new country.
Which trend is supported by the passage?
A. The popularity of Spanish-language television in the United States
B. An increase in the number of Americans who resist learning Spanish
C. A decrease in the number of Spanish-language media companies
D. An increase in immigrants who learn and speak only English
A. The popularity of Spanish-language television in the United States
Which of the following best describes an example of a culture region?
A. The culture of the indigenous people of Mexico was greatly impacted by Spanish colonization
B. Latin America is made up of nations with common food, language, and religious traditions
C. France is a diverse nation with a population made up of people from all over the world
D. A small group of immigrants from Bolivia have established a new community in Dallas
D. A small group of immigrants from Bolivia have established a new community in Dallas
Which are major influences of Greek and Roman culture on Europe? 6.2(A)
A. Soccer was introduced in Europe
B. Established systems of government seen in western democracies
C. Developed cutting edge technologies such os the telephone and telegraph
D. Created irrigation systems across Europe
B. Established systems of government seen in western democracies