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Why did Joseph Stalin encourage the establishment of Eastern Europe Communist government after World War II?
a) To spread democracy
b) To promote free trade
c) To protect his country from future invasions
d) To ensure that individual rights were respected

Who was Joseph Stalin?
a) A brutal dictator of the Soviet Union
b) Leader of France
c) Britain's Prime Minister
d) President of the United States

Which nation controlled the Caucasus region of Europe, from the early 1800s to the end of World War I?
a) Germany
b) Iran
c) Burkey
d) Russia

Which of the following is true of Russia’s geography?
a) Russia’s longest river is Volga
b) Russia’s deepest lake is the Caspian Sea
c) Russia is nearly twice as large as the United States
d) Russia spans the two continents of Europe and Africa

Which of the following helped to end ethnic violence on the Balkan Peninsula?
a) Countries around the world sent troops to the region
b) Countries in the region passed religious freedom laws
c) Countries around the world sent economic aid to the region
d) Countries in the region established demonic governments

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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