Unit 4 Europe Part 1 Question Preview (ID: 62749)


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Why have the countries of Inland Eastern Europe struggled to develop their economies?
a) Because of lack of major urban centers
b) Because of lack of an educated workforce
c) Because of the collapse of the Soviet Union
d) Because of regulations put in place by the Commonwealth of Independent States

Which of the following allowed England to build a vast empire?
a) A world war
b) A mighty navy
c) The Irish famine
d) The Norman invasion

Which of the following has helped Sweden to be a peaceful country?
a) It has a short coastline that is easily defended
b) It has a membership in major international organizations
c) It has been neutral country for nearly 200 years
d) It has energy resources that could last for 100 years

How has Germany begun to change in recent years?
a) It has become more diverse
b) It has become more religious
c) It has become less populated
d) It has become less industrialized

How have natural resources affected Northern Europe?
a) Natural resources have limited the growth of the dairy industry in Northern Europe
b) Natural resources have limited the growth of the energy Industry in Northern Europe
c) Natural resources have helped to make Northern Europe one of the wealthiest regions in the world
d) Natural resources have helped to make Northern Europe one of the major shipping centers in the world

Why does the pope have a huge cultural influence on Italy?
a) Because most Italians belong to the Roman Catholic Church
b) Because he has a seat in Italian Parliament
c) Because most Italians belong to the Orthodox Church
d) Because he has headquarters in the largest Italian city

What was the Nazi’s goal during the Holocaust?
a) Taking over Europe
b) Controlling Germany
c) Destroying Europe’s Jews
d) Resettling Germany’s Jews

How was Europe divided during the Cold War?
a) Between Axis and Allied countries
b) Between capitalist and social countries
c) Between northern and southern countries
d) Between NATO and Warsaw Pact countries

How did Italian merchants contribute to the Renaissance?
a) By defying popes
b) By writing literature
c) By supporting artists
d) By designing buildings

How was Germany treated in the Treaty of Versailles following World War I?
a) Germany earned new colonies and territories
b) Germany received new funds to rebuild its army
c) Germany had to accept all blame for causing the war
d) Germany was praised for their success in the war

What event caused the outbreak of World War I?
a) Italy switched alliances
b) The Triple Entente was created
c) Franz Ferdinand was assassinated
d) Serbia declared war on Austro-Hungary

How did better farming methods and technology affect farm workers in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
a) Workers could afford to buy farms
b) Workers left farms to work in Urban(cities) factories
c) Workers could afford to buy new machines
d) Workers produced more food with hand tools

Which of the following led to Napoleon’s downfall?
a) His failed invasion of Russia
b) Reforming the French tax system
c) His successful invasion of England
d) Reforming the French legal system

Why was the Magna Carta so important?
a) It required Parliament to meet on a regular basis
b) It stated that the law, not the king, was the supreme power in England
c) It required the king to follow the advice of Parliament
d) It stated that the king, not the law, was the supreme power in England

Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?
a) Better technology
b) Fewer invasians
c) Increased trade
d) Poor leadership

How did the manor system work in Europe during the Middle Ages?
a) Workers farmed the fields of a lord in exchange for protection of the lord
b) The lord paid the workers a salary to work his fields
c) Workers paid the lord a tax to farm and keep the crops they grew
d) The lord agreed to share food with the workers

Why did Roman persecution of Christians end?
a) Christians threatened to rebel against Roman rule
b) Christianity became the only religion allowed in the Roman Empire
c) The Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity
d) A Christian army defeated an army under the Emperor Constantine

Why did the Greeks form city-states?
a) To help their economy
b) To establish new colonies
c) To protect their democracy
d) For protection against invaders

What is a land bridge?
a) Man made constructed bridge
b) Warmer weather caused humans to migrate to colder climates
c) A strip of land connecting two continents
d) Canals dug in the earth

Farming allowed early people to?
a) Make first to cook food
b) Create settlements to become less nomadic
c) Gather wild plants, fruits, and nuts for food
d) Hunt mammoths for food and shelter

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