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Lesson 4
Vocab
100
In which of these countries did the dominant language
NOT evolve directly from Latin?
A Spain
B Italy
C England
D France
C England
100
Which of the following terms BEST characterizes current European economies like Germany's?
A command economy
B market economy
C mixed economy
D traditional economy
C mixed economy
100
Read the quote:
"Mr. Lukashenko, who has been in power for 18 years, is banned from travelling to the United States and western Europe. He has been accused of torture and human rights abuses—he has thrown his opponents in prison, banned protests and restricted freedom of expressionThere is no presidential term limit here [Belarus] and the 1996 referendum consolidated Mr. Lukashenko's power. Not a single election in Belarus has been deemed as free or fair by the West. Not a single opposition candidate won a seat in the recent, parliamentary vote. Protests have been violently suppressed."
—BBC News, October 22, 2012
What type of government does Belarus have according to the information given?
A Democracy
B Constitutional Monarchy
C Dictatorship
D Absolute Monarchy
C Dictatorship
100
Read the passage:
"The phrase acid rain was first used in 1852 by Scottish chemist Robert Angus Smith during
his investigation of rainwater chemistry near industrial cities in England and ScotlandIt was
not until the late 1960s and early 1970s, however, that acid rain was recognized as a regional
environmental issue affecting large areas of western Europe and eastern North America. Acid
rain also occurs in Asia and parts of Africa, South America, and Australia. As a global
environmental issue, it is frequently overshadowed by climate change. Although the problem of
acid rain has been significantly reduced in some areas, it remains an important environmental
issueworldwide."
—Encyclopedia Britannica
Which of the following statements is an accurate generalization about acid rain?
A Acid rain is found in Western Europe only.
B Acid rain was unknown before the late 1960s.
C Acid rain is found mostly in rural regions.
D Acid rain is a global environmental issue.
D Acid rain is a global environmental issue.
100
Which of our vocab words means "A language variety"
A Bilingual
B Human Capital
C Service Sector
D Dialect
D Dialect
200
Surprise Vocab!!
What does this vocab word mean?
"Presidential Democracy"
A Any gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and makes the planet warmer
B International agreement to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change
C Democratic government whose leader is elected by the people
D Democratic government whose leader is elected by the legislature
C Democratic government whose leader is elected by the people
200
Read the excerpt:
"I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it′s been a very exciting time."
—Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
What does this passage indicate about the Polish government?
A It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
B It has increased its economic role since Soviet power ended.
C It helps entrepreneurs more than big business.
D It aims to limit its economic role.
A It recognizes the economic importance of entrepreneurship.
200
How is the government of Vatican City different from all other European countries?
A It is located entirely inside another country.
B It is a theocracy.
C It has a Catholic majority.
D It does not use the euro.
B It is a theocracy.
200
Surprise Vocab! What does this word mean?
A A government controlled by a single leader
B Any gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and makes the planet warmer
C International agreement to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change
D Democratic government whose leader is elected by the people
A A government controlled by a single leader
200
What does Bilingual mean?
A The ability to start and grow a business
B Temperature increase on Earth due to Greenhouse Gasses
C Someone who speaks two languages
D A government controlled by a single leader
C Someone who speaks two languages
300
Which statement BEST describes where most people live in Europe?
A Population is concentrated on the coast.
B Most people live in central Europe.
C Population is concentrated in the mountainous eastern region.
D Most people live in southern Europe.
B Most people live in central Europe.
300
Which of the following is an advantage to having a common currency in the European Union?
A It allows each government to make its own policy regarding currency.
B Workers in one country can compete with those in other countries.
C It is required for free trade.
D It allows for easier trading and movement of goods and services.
D It allows for easier trading and movement of goods and services.
300
Which statement explains why the British system of government is a constitutional monarchy?
A The prime minister is chosen according to the constitution.
B The king or queen has more power than the elected Parliament.
C A king or queen is the head of state, but Parliament makes the laws
D Some members of Parliament are elected, while others are appointed.
C A king or queen is the head of state, but Parliament makes the laws
300
Which of the following statements accurately describes the information presented in the
graph?
A Sweden reduced carbon emissions the most.
B Finland produced more total carbon emissions than Norway.
C Norway produced three times as much carbon emissions as Sweden.
D All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.
D All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.
300
What does Climate Change mean?
A Temperature increase on Earth due to Greenhouse Gasses
B Someone who speaks two languages
C A government controlled by a single leader
D Any gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and makes the planet warmer
A Temperature increase on Earth due to Greenhouse Gasses
400
Which statement BEST describes rural population change in the countries listed in the graph?
A Iceland became more urban.
B The rural population is decreasing or remaining unchanged.
C Portugal has the largest rural population total.
D The rural population is increasing or remaining unchanged.
B The rural population is decreasing or remaining unchanged.
400
Surprise Vocab!
What does "Human Capital" mean?
A Knowledge and skills of employees
B A language variety
C The ability to start and grow a business
D Temperature increase on Earth due to Greenhouse Gasses
A Knowledge and skills of employees
400
Members of the European Parliament are
A appointed by the president of the European Union.
B appointed by the heads of state of member countries.
C elected directly by citizens in all member countries.
D elected by the national legislatures of member countries.
C elected directly by citizens in all member countries.
400
Surprise Vocab! What are "Greenhouse Gasses"
Any gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and makes the planet warmer
400
What is a Parliamentary Democracy?
A Any gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and makes the planet warmer
B International agreement to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change
C Democratic government whose leader is elected by the people
D Democratic government whose leader is elected by the legislature
D Democratic government whose leader is elected by the legislature
500
Which religions spread from Southwest Asia to Europe?
A Christianity and Islam
B Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
C Judaism and Christianity
D Judaism and Islam
B Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
500
What conclusion can you draw from this map?
A Former communist countries have been excluded from the European Union.
B Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia share a common legal system
C Portugal and Spain are no longer independent countries.
D People and goods can move freely between Bulgaria and Ireland.
D People and goods can move freely between Bulgaria and Ireland.
500
Surprise Vocab!!
What does this vocab word mean?
Theocracy
Government run by religious power
500
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that
was designed to
A reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
B reduce the nuclear arsenals of specific countries.
C develop an early alert system to warn populations of likely earthquakes and tsunamis.
D develop a comprehensive strategy to stop the pollution of lakes, seas, and oceans.
A reduce the emission of greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
500
What was the Kyoto Protocol?
A Someone who speaks two languages
B A government controlled by a single leader
C Any gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and makes the planet warmer
D International agreement to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change
D International agreement to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change