Europe Test Review

What geographic factor has contributed MOST to the economic growth of Canada, Japan, Egypt, United States, and Great Britain?

• large amounts of rich soil

• variety of natural resources

• reliable amounts of abundant rainfall

• access to important waterways

Symbols, language, norms, values, and artifacts are all considered --

• elements of individuality

• elements of culture

• elements of life

• elements of nationalism

Which of the following is a CORRECT ranking of the countries above from poorest to wealthiest?

• Romania, Portugal, Lithuania, Italy

• Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland

• Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland

• Romania, Lithuania, Switzerland, Italy

Based on the data provided in the chart above, which of the countries above probably has the LOWEST standard of living?

• Yugoslavia

• Poland

• Albania

• Belgium

What do these non-EU countries: Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway have in common?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Their natural boundaries give them physical barriers from the rest of Europe

• They all use the same currency and speak the same languages.

• They are all part of the same military allliance which is separate from the remainder of Europe.

• These countries belong to the European Free Trade Association.

• They all have economies that are similar in size and they have the same currency.

Which of the following elements of culture are found in a society?

Select TWO correct answers.

• beliefs

• hills and valleys

• information technologies

• infrastructure technologies

• merchandise from chain stores

What characteristic is a unifying attribute of culture?

• a division of labor

• a diversity of religion

• a right to free speech

• a use of a similar language

Areas of geopolitical significance refer to --

• regions that can/will impact relations with other regions and nations

• regions that are geographically located near other regions

• regions that can/will begin conflicts and wars with other regions

• regions that are politically friendly with other regions or nations

The type of government system that would BEST fit in the box woul

• laissez-faire

• Darwinism

• oligarchy

• anarchism

While a developed economy has more_________, it probably started with ___________.

• commercial agriculture ... commercial industries

• cottage building ... apartment buildin

• cottage industries ... commercial in

• commercial industries ... cottage industries