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6th Soc. St. Ch. 14 Test
Test Description: 6th Soc. St. Ch. 14 Test
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1) Many different cultures developed in Europe because —
A
there were many different languages
B
the continent is divided by the Great European Plain
C
the continent is divided by mountain ranges
D
the continent is divided by impassable rivers
2) How have Europe's rivers been important to the area's development?
A
The rivers have cut passes through the mountain ranges.
B
The rivers are connected by canals to form transportation routes.
C
The rivers are connected by tunnels through the mountains.
D
The rivers are wide and pass through the Great European Plain.
3) Which of the following MOST affected Europe's development into a wealthy region?
A
the rapid growth of the region's cities
B
the mild marine climate of the Great European Plain
C
the region's rich farmland and mineral deposits
D
the competition among nations for natural resources
4) How did a surplus in food lead to the development of cities in Europe?
A
Because less food needed to be grown, people began specializing in other jobs.
B
People came to the cities because the rich farmland became exhausted.
C
Factories were built in the cities to encourage people to move there.
D
Since most food was imported, farmers did not need to grow as much.
5) The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne by a Serbian nationalist set off World War I because —
A
several European nations wanted the natural resources of Alsace-Lorraine
B
the major European nations belonged to one alliance or another
C
many European nations feared nationalist terrorism
D
the Serbians were willing to do anything for their country
6) Which of the following resulted from the German decision, in 1917, to attack ships supporting its enemies?
A
Austria-Hungary broke the alliance with Germany.
B
A shortage of weapons and supplies helped end the war.
C
The United States entered World War I.
D
The Allies retaliated with poison gas.
7) What did Hitler do that most clearly helped the Nazi Party become powerful in Germany?
A
He convinced many Germans that they were superior to others.
B
He helped businesses recover from World War I.
C
He used the German army to win control over the rest of Europe.
D
He put all businesses under government control.
8) Which event brought an end to World War 11?
A
Japan made a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
B
The Germans were completely defeated in Europe.
C
Germany ended its alliance with Japan.
D
The United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan.
9) Which event did NOT occur during the Cold War?
A
The democratic Western countries formed NATO.
B
The Communist countries formed the Warsaw Pact.
C
The Berlin Wall was built.
D
Millions were killed in German concentration camps.
10) Communist control over Eastern Europe ended because of reforms in the Soviet Union and because —
A
Communist governments could not meet the needs of the people
B
Stalin allowed opposing political parties
C
the threat of a nuclear war had ended
D
Western European countries had recovered from World War II
11) What effect do the mountain ranges in Europe have on the region?
A
They keep people at home during the winter months.
B
They make most of Europe cold and uninhabited.
C
The Pyrenees and Alps divide the region into many countries.
D
The mountains do not keep people from traveling around.
12) What effect do Europe's rivers have on the region?
A
The rivers are badly polluted today and fishing is no longer a way to earn a living.
B
The rivers lead to both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans and support trade.
C
Canals connect the rivers, and the rivers connect the interior with the coast.
D
The rivers sometimes dry up in the heat of the summer and the autumn drought.
13) Which is NOT a way Europe has used its natural resources and geography to develop into a wealthy region?
A
Minerals brought wealth during the Industrial Revolution.
B
Many unique products are grown there.
C
Mild climate allows a long growing season.
D
There is plenty of land for growth and building.
14) What is a continental climate?
A
a climate with mild summers and mild winters
B
a climate with cool summers and cold winters
C
a climate with short, hot summers and long, cold winters
D
a climate with long, hot summers and short, cool winters
15) What is the Gulf Stream?
A
a river filled with rare, delicious fish
B
a part of the Atlantic Ocean that leads to Europe
C
a warm ocean current that begins in the Caribbean Sea
D
a large, powerful waterfall
16) Which event did NOT occur during World War I?
A
Germany fought the French and British in Europe.
B
Japanese warplanes dropped atomic bombs on Pearl Harbor.
C
Weapons of mass destruction, such as machine guns, were used.
D
The United States did not fight for most of the war.
17) What was the result of World War I?
A
Germany was defeated, and Austria-Hungary collapsed.
B
The United States vowed to never go to war again.
C
The British and French retreated, and Germany won.
D
Communism became widespread.
18) Which was NOT a cause of World War II?
A
The United States vowed to never go to war again.
B
Germany's severe economic problems
C
The British and French retreated, and Germany won.
D
Communism became widespread.
19) What was the Cold War?
A
a war that took place in the snowy mountains of Eastern Europe
B
the tensions between the West and the Eastern Bloc
C
a quiet disagreement between Churchill and Stalin
D
the winter battle in eastern Europe that ended World War II
20) Who was Mikhail Gorbachev?8
A
the first President of the Soviet Union
B
a Russian leader whose reforms ended communism in the Soviet Union
C
a Russian businessman who led the promotion of tourism in his republic
D
a follower of Hitler during World War II
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