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UNIT 9 EUROPE TEST
1.
A)
B)
C)
D)
What form of representative government did the ancient Romans establish? (6.12C)
Dictatorship
Democracy
Republic
Consuls
2.
In which ancient empire did democracy originate? (6.12C)
A)
B)
C)
D)
Greece
Germany
Persia
Rome
3.
Identify the following ancient style of government in the following paragraph. (6.12A)
(6.12C)
“In many city-states, a growing wealthy middle class of merchants and manufacturers became angry with
their rulers. The middle class demanded political and social privileges to accompany their newfound
wealth, but the ruling government refused to grant them a say in the government. Various individualsmostly former military leaders-responded to the demands of the middle class and promised to make the
changes they wanted. Supported by the middle class, these individuals seized power from the ruling
groups. Once in power, these leaders often reformed the laws, helped the poor, canceled debts, and gave
citizens other than nobles a say in government. These leaders only ruled for short periods of time as
many leaders became harsh and greedy, and were simply overthrown by the people.”
A)
B)
C)
D)
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyrant
Monarch
4.
Which of the following statements best describes the constitutional monarchy of the United
Kingdom? (6.11A, 6.21B)
A)
B)
C)
D)
There are two legislative branches, but only one has royal members.
There is a king or queen who is the official head of state, but elected officials run the
government.
There is a military leader who is also the king or queen.
There is one supreme ruler who is the sole head of government
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5.
Like the Columbian Exchange is with the New World, the Silk Road was significant to
European history because (6.17D)
A)
B)
C)
D)
New products, ideas, diseases were exchanged between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road
Diseases from Europe killed a significant number of Asians
The silk road was a result of Europeans opening newly “discovered” areas if Asia
Both were motivated by “gold, gold, and glory”
6.
IN 1994, the 31.4 mile long English Channel Tunnel was finally completed connecting
France and the island of Great Britain. What impact has the “Chunnel” had on the economic
development in Europe? (6.5C) (6.5B)
A) A faster way of moving people and goods throughout Europe
B) Opening up new markets throughout Europe
C) Planned to reduce the isolation of Great Britain by making it easier to exchange cultural ideas,
tourism and commerce.
D) All of the above
7.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Act was formed in 1949 to respond to possible attacks by the
Soviet Union. What did each member agree to do if they joined NATO?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Agree to treat an attack on a NATO member, as an attack on itself
Agree to help pay off NATO’s war debts
Agree to follow the same laws
Agree not to fight in a war with the Soviet Union
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8. What is the best explanation of the relationship which exists between Italy and its
art during the renaissance period? (6.18A, 6.21B)
A)
B)
C)
D)
The artists only knew how to draw faces.
The Pope of the Holy Roman Catholic Church influenced the artists.
The artists created works that showed the sorrow of the times.
The artists created works that focused a great deal on the human form.
9.
The global competition between the democratic United States and its allies and the
Communist Soviet Union and its supporters came to be called the Cold War. It was a dangerous
time because by 1948 both sides had nuclear weapons. Why did they call this the “Cold War”?
(6.15F)
A)
B)
C)
D)
10.
The majority of the clashes were located in the Northern Hemisphere
Neither country officially declared war on each other
Thousands of soldier casualties due to terribly cold climates during the fighting
No reason in particular
The European Union, and the removal of trade barriers has led to (6.9A) (6.17B)
A)
B)
C)
D)
A singular set of laws for all European countries
The same government system across Europe
Access to a larger market of consumers
A decrease in trade among European nations
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11-15. Locate the European country with the corresponding numbers on the map below. (6.4F)
7
3
9
8
5
10
4
1
6
2
11.
Spain
A) 8
B) 2
C) 5
D) 3
12.
France
A) 5
B) 7
C) 1
D) 4
13.
Germany
A) 6
B) 9
C) 5
D) 10
14.
Italy
A) 10
B) 6
C) 9
D) 3
15. Norway
A) 8
B) 3
C) 7
D) 1
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