Question 1

At the heart of the Cold War was competition between capitalism and communism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The collective term used to refer to the group of countries that includes Bulgaria,Croatia,Serbia,Slovenia,and others is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eastern Europe 
B)  the Philippines 
C)  the Balkans 
D)  the Bosporus and the Dardanelles 
A)  eastern Europe 
B)  the Philippines 
C)  the Balkans 
D)  the Bosporus and the Dardanelles

Question 3

The Muslim riots in Europe in recent years can best be explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Muslims' inherent anti-Semitic prejudice. 
B)  Muslims' following of shari'a law. 
C)  Muslims' perceived exclusion from social services and education. 
D)  Muslims' refusal to assimilate. 
A)  Muslims' inherent anti-Semitic prejudice. 
B)  Muslims' following of shari'a law. 
C)  Muslims' perceived exclusion from social services and education. 
D)  Muslims' refusal to assimilate.

Question 4

The huge plain that begins along the Atlantic coast of France and stretches through southern England,some of Scandinavia,and east to the Ural Mountains is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  North European Plain. 
B)  Great Alpen Plain. 
C)  Eurasian Plate. 
D)  Euralpen Plain. 
A)  North European Plain. 
B)  Great Alpen Plain. 
C)  Eurasian Plate. 
D)  Euralpen Plain.

Question 5

Which is true of Europe's largest mountain chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stretches predominantly in an east-west direction. 
B)  It covers almost the entire continent. 
C)  It is almost insignificant in size. 
D)  It stretches predominantly in a north-south direction. 
A)  It stretches predominantly in an east-west direction. 
B)  It covers almost the entire continent. 
C)  It is almost insignificant in size. 
D)  It stretches predominantly in a north-south direction.

Question 6

During late Roman times,what religion dominated politics and daily life in general across Europe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protestantism 
B)  Catholicism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Anglicanism 
A)  Protestantism 
B)  Catholicism 
C)  Islam 
D)  Anglicanism

Question 7

In Europe,most countries are turning to nuclear power to meet their energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is difficult to find solutions to environmental damage in the Mediterranean Sea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The natural and lengthy flushing out cycle has been disrupted by the large number of people living in the countries that surround the sea. 
B)  The countries surrounding it are at different stages of development,which makes it difficult for them to cooperate on solutions. 
C)  It is used for waste disposal. 
D)  Hydroelectric power is the only power used in Europe. 
A)  The natural and lengthy flushing out cycle has been disrupted by the large number of people living in the countries that surround the sea. 
B)  The countries surrounding it are at different stages of development,which makes it difficult for them to cooperate on solutions. 
C)  It is used for waste disposal. 
D)  Hydroelectric power is the only power used in Europe.

Question 9

Explain how the colonial system connected to the Industrial Revolution in Europe.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 10

The coastal zones of the North European Plain are best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  arid. 
B)  populous. 
C)  tropical. 
D)  poverty-stricken. 
A)  arid. 
B)  populous. 
C)  tropical. 
D)  poverty-stricken.

Question 11

Many of Europe's original forests are still standing due to environmental conservation efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the term for a comprehensive adoption of a host country's culture by an immigrant?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for a comprehensive...

Question 13

Europeans generally pay lower taxes than North Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What climate type dominates eastern Europe and consists of hot summers and long,cold winters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediterranean 
B)  temperate midlatitude 
C)  humid continental 
D)  North Atlantic European 
A)  Mediterranean 
B)  temperate midlatitude 
C)  humid continental 
D)  North Atlantic European

Question 15

What broad landform feature encompasses parts of the British Isles,Scandinavia,eastern Europe,and western Russia?

Accepted Answer

the North

Question 16

All of the following have been concerns regarding Turkey's possible membership in the European Union EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  issues regarding separation of religion and government. 
B)  human rights violations. 
C)  strained relations with Cyprus. 
D)  its physical location (partially in Europe,partially in Asia). 
A)  issues regarding separation of religion and government. 
B)  human rights violations. 
C)  strained relations with Cyprus. 
D)  its physical location (partially in Europe,partially in Asia).

Question 17

The economic core of Europe is located where the Rhine River meets the:

Accepted Answer

A)  North Sea. 
B)  Atlantic Ocean. 
C)  Tyrrhenian Sea. 
D)  Mediterranean Sea. 
A)  North Sea. 
B)  Atlantic Ocean. 
C)  Tyrrhenian Sea. 
D)  Mediterranean Sea.

Question 18

Unlike many people in the United States,most people in Europe do not live in detached single-family homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The official currency of the European Union is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pound. 
B)  lira. 
C)  dollar. 
D)  euro. 
A)  pound. 
B)  lira. 
C)  dollar. 
D)  euro.

Question 20

What name was given to the line of separation between western and eastern Europe during the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What name was given to the line...

At the heart of the Cold War was competition between capitalism and communism.

The collective term used to refer to the group of countries that includes Bulgaria,Croatia,Serbia,Slovenia,and others is __________.

The Muslim riots in Europe in recent years can best be explained by:

The huge plain that begins along the Atlantic coast of France and stretches through southern England,some of Scandinavia,and east to the Ural Mountains is the:

Which is true of Europe's largest mountain chain?

During late Roman times,what religion dominated politics and daily life in general across Europe?

In Europe,most countries are turning to nuclear power to meet their energy needs.

It is difficult to find solutions to environmental damage in the Mediterranean Sea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Explain how the colonial system connected to the Industrial Revolution in Europe.

The coastal zones of the North European Plain are best described as:

Many of Europe's original forests are still standing due to environmental conservation efforts.

What is the term for a comprehensive adoption of a host country's culture by an immigrant?

Europeans generally pay lower taxes than North Americans.

What climate type dominates eastern Europe and consists of hot summers and long,cold winters?

What broad landform feature encompasses parts of the British Isles,Scandinavia,eastern Europe,and western Russia?

All of the following have been concerns regarding Turkey's possible membership in the European Union EXCEPT:

The economic core of Europe is located where the Rhine River meets the:

Unlike many people in the United States,most people in Europe do not live in detached single-family homes.

The official currency of the European Union is the:

What name was given to the line of separation between western and eastern Europe during the Cold War?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica

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Exam 4: Europe

At the heart of the Cold War was competition between capitalism and communism.

The collective term used to refer to the group of countries that includes Bulgaria,Croatia,Serbia,Slovenia,and others is __________.

The Muslim riots in Europe in recent years can best be explained by:

The huge plain that begins along the Atlantic coast of France and stretches through southern England,some of Scandinavia,and east to the Ural Mountains is the:

Which is true of Europe's largest mountain chain?

During late Roman times,what religion dominated politics and daily life in general across Europe?

In Europe,most countries are turning to nuclear power to meet their energy needs.

It is difficult to find solutions to environmental damage in the Mediterranean Sea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Explain how the colonial system connected to the Industrial Revolution in Europe.

The coastal zones of the North European Plain are best described as:

Many of Europe's original forests are still standing due to environmental conservation efforts.

What is the term for a comprehensive adoption of a host country's culture by an immigrant?

Europeans generally pay lower taxes than North Americans.

What climate type dominates eastern Europe and consists of hot summers and long,cold winters?

What broad landform feature encompasses parts of the British Isles,Scandinavia,eastern Europe,and western Russia?

All of the following have been concerns regarding Turkey's possible membership in the European Union EXCEPT:

The economic core of Europe is located where the Rhine River meets the:

Unlike many people in the United States,most people in Europe do not live in detached single-family homes.

The official currency of the European Union is the:

What name was given to the line of separation between western and eastern Europe during the Cold War?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica

Filters