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Questions
Questions
Questions
Questions
100
What country is #35
Russia
100
Which organization is the military alliance of the European Union and was created in response to the soviet threat during the cold war?
A.
NAFTA
B.
NATO
C.
OPEC
D.
CCP
B -NATO
100
Military conquest failed to unify Europe during WWII. However, today Europe is unified through an economic alliance known as the?
A.
North American Free Trade Agreement
B.
United Nations
C.
European Union
D.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C. EU
100
What is a genocide?
Genocide is the intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It's an internationally recognized crime.
100
What side of Europe is more developed? East or West?
Western
200
What country is #40
Spain
200
Capitalism has its roots or beginnings in which continent?
A.Europe
B.North America
D.South America
A - Europe
200
What is Infant Mortality rate?
Deaths in infants per 1,000 births
200
What event led to the start of World War II?
Germany Invaded Poland
200
What's the split between West and East Countries in Europe called?
Iron Curtain
300
What country is #14
France
300
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
300
What divided West and East Germany?
Berlin Wall
300
The primary purpose of the European Union was to:
a) Create a military alliance
b) Prevent future wars through economic cooperation
c) Divide European territories
d) Establish a single global currency
B- Prevent future wars through economic cooperation
300
The Strait of Gibraltar is the boundary between southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa. Why is this waterway significant?
F.
It connects the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Oceans and serves as a political, economic, and social boundary between continents.
G.
It connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and serves as a political, economic, and social boundary between continents.
H.
It connects the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and serves as a political, economic, and social boundary between continents.
J.
It connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean and serves as a political, economic, and social boundary between continents.
G- It connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and serves as a political, economic, and social boundary between continents.
400
What country is #45
United Kingdom
400
Which historical events caused the greatest change to the settlement patterns in much of Europe?
F.
War and Industrialization
G.
War and Peace
H.
Industrialization and manufacturing
J.
Industrialization and diplomacy
F - War and Industrialization
400
Which Western European leaders tried to unify Europe through conquest? Select Two
F.
Adolf Hitler
G.
Woodrow Wilson
H.
Vladimir Lenin
J.
Napoleon Bonaparte
F and J
Hitler and Napoleon
400
What type of climate would you find in the parts of Europe closest to the Artic Ocean?
A.
Polar Tundra
B.
Humid Subtropical
C.
Desert
D.
Temperate
A- Polar Tundra
400
Using the map below and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following is a unifying economic force for the continent shown on the map?
A.
NATO
B.
United Nations
C.
European Union
D.
World Trade Organization
C. EU
500
What country is #18
Iceland
500
What is the BEST reason for why Roman cities were located on the coast?
F.
This allowed Romans to have easier access to trade routes.
G.
The best farmland is located along the coast.
H.
These cities were easy to defend against invaders.
J.
These cities had already existed in some form or fashion prior to the arrival of the Romans.
F.
This allowed Romans to have easier access to trade routes.
500
What geographic factor contributed to Britain's control of a world empire?
A.Unfavorable climate forced many to settle in other lands.
B.Extensive open land encouraged a desire to explore other lands.
C.Limited natural resources forced many to settle in other lands.
D.Extensive ocean access produced a navy that explored other lands.
D.Extensive ocean access produced a navy that explored other lands.
500
Which are NOT considered benefits of joining the European Union?
Select TWO correct answers.
F.
There is a common currency.
G.
It provides political unity.
H.
The cost to joining countries is lower than non-joining.
J.
Its trade patterns among members is more difficult.
K.
The barriers to travel are removed.
H.
The cost to joining countries is lower than non-joining.
J.
Its trade patterns among members is more difficult.
500
Using the map below and your knowledge of social studies, which religion dominates in the area with the red highlight?
F.
Christian Protestant
G.
Roman Catholic
H.
Muslim
J.
Eastern Orthodox
G- Roman Catholic