WG MP3 3weeks

1 Which of the following best describes language patterns in Europe?

• The population is largely multilingual.

• English is mostly spoken in Eastern Europe.

• A variety linguistic differences has fueled conflicts.

• Many Europeans resist learning a second language.

Based on the map above, MOST major cities in the Roman Empire were located near —

• Rome

• Alexandria

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Mediterranean Sea

The use of the Euro and the removal of trade barriers in the European Union has created —

• a large united trade zone across Europe

• high unemployment in non-EU countries

• increased demand for agricultural products

• a shift from manufacturing jobs to service industries

What geographic factor contributed to Britain's control of a world empire?

• Unfavorable climate forced many to settle in other lands.

• Extensive open land encouraged a desire to explore other lands.

• Limited natural resources forced many to settle in other lands.

• Extensive ocean access produced a navy that explored other lands.

-abundant supplies of coal

-large supply of iron ore

-region of fast-flowing rivers provided waterpower to ---------factories navigable rivers used to transport goods within the country

-harbors allowed the shipping of products to the Americas

The characteristics listed above helped make Great Britain the location of the _________ .

• Industrial Revolution

• Technology Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Information Revolution

Areas of Europe affected by a Mediterranean climate most likely experience —

• heavy rains

• cold, snowy winters

• warm, dry summers

• short growing seasons

Which historic event caused the greatest change to the settlement patterns in much of Europe?

• First World War

• Second World War

• Industrial Revolution

• Fall of the Soviet Union

Which religion is likely to experience growth in Europe because of current immigration trends?

• Catholic

• Islam

• Protestant

• Orthodox

Which of the following best describes the distribution of population settlements in Europe?

• A European settlements are clustered along the coastlines.

• Most settlements in Europe are high-density urban areas.

• The number of high-density urban centers in Europe is decreasing.

• A majority of European settlements are small or medium-sized towns.

Italy is a modern country with an ancient history. It was the seat of the Roman Empire, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the center of the Catholic Church. Today, Italy is known for the architecture and art that remain from past centuries.

*Based on the description above, what is the BEST characterization of modern Italy?

• agrarian and democratic

• urban and industrial

• traditional and historical

• secular and progressive