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Europe Test Review
Learning Goal 1: Physical Geography: Identify and locate major physical and human geographic
features of Europe and pose and answer questions about geographic patterns in this region.
1. Know the location of the following European countries/places from memory:
England, Spain, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden
2. Europe is characterized by what type of geographical landform?
a giant peninsula with many peninsulas around it (some mountains, and a lot of rivers)
3. Historically, European countries have relied heavily on what type of transportation corridors?
Bodies of water (seas and rivers) (helps with trading)
4. What are the Alps and where are they located?
Mountains, mostly along the upper boot of Italy
5. What is the importance of the Ural Mountains? Where are they located?
They separate the European part of Europe and the Russian part of Europe.
Learning Goal 2: Europe as a Culture Region: Describe how the World Wars and the Cold War affected
the cultural unity of Europe and explain how the architecture, art, music, and literature of Europe reflect
the unity of many cultures.
6. Number the following events in chronological order from oldest to youngest
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The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
WWI- also known as The Great War
Rise of Adolf Hitler- elected Leader of Germany
WWII- 20 years after WWI
Formation of Iron Curtain- separating Democratic Western Europe from Communist Eastern Europe
Cold War- period of non-fighting between NATO and Warsaw Pact
End of Communism in Europe- fall of Berlin Wall and breaking apart of Soviet Union
Formation of European Union- group of European countries cooperating politically and economically
7. What event caused the official start of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
8. What event caused the official start of WWII?
The invasion of Poland by Germany
9. Define the “Iron Curtain”. Was it a real curtain?
The separation of democratic Western Europe from communist Eastern Europe
10. After the break-up of the Soviet Union did the area of Russia increase or decrease in size? Explain.
Russia decreased in size because the Soviet Union became 15 separate countries
11. What historical event set the framework or idea of the European Union into motion?
WWII
12. After WWII, NATO was formed and is still functioning today. What is NATO’s purpose?
It’s a political alliance. To provide protection and help to all member countries
13. How has Russia’s government changed since the 1990’s?
Pre 1990s- Russia was communist, unlimited, rule by one
Post 1990s- Russia is a federation, limited, ruled by many
14. Describe the 40 year conflict that split Europe after WWII.
The Cold War was a time of non-fighting between democratic Europe and Communist Europe, and,
more specifically, the US and Soviet Union
15. List 5 traits of European culture.
Authors like Shakespeare
Historical architecture like cathedrals
Classic art like Leonardo da Vinci (Mona Lisa)
Long standing traditions (Christianity)
Western clothing
Learning Goal 3: Conflict and Cooperation: Explain how the European Union has unified Europe
economically and politically and analyze how multiculturalism has impacted European culture.
16. Tell whether the following government types are:
Ruled by one
Ruled by few
Absolute monarchy: Rule by one
Federal Republic: Rule by many
Federation: Rule by many
Constitutional monarchy: Rule by many
Parliamentary Democracy: Rule by many
Ruled by many
17. Are the modern day economies, of the following countries free market or non-free market?
France: free market mixed with Socialism
Germany: free market
Russia: free market (but still struggling with the transition)
United Kingdom: free market
18. What purpose does the European Union (EU) serve?
Connects Europe economically and opened up trade corridors (eliminated tariffs, created a common
currency – the Euro)
19. Why would a country not want to join the EU?
It does not want to be limited politically or economically
Learning Goal 4: Unifying Economically: Using data from graphs, charts, and databases describe the
levels of economic development in Europe and give examples of agricultural, wholesale, retail,
manufacturing, and services in Europe.
20. The geographical landform of a plain is good for what kind of economic activity?
Commercial farming (growing a LARGE number of crops to sell)
22. The geographical landform of a peninsula is good for what kind of economic activity?
Commercial fishing, trade, tourism (transportation)
ALSO KNOW: Manufacturing is making products
Learning Goal 5: Economic Activities in Europe: Compare the ways Europeans produce goods and
services and explain how geographic factors like location, physical features, and the distribution of
resources affect the location of economic activities in Europe.
ALSO KNOW: PEGS: P is political, E is economical, G is geographical, S is social