Unit 4: We are Family, Europe

Which of the following is one historical reason the United States has become such a strong democracy?

• Americans modeled their government on the French system.

• Americans learned important lessons from the Russian Revolution.

• While under British rule, Americans desired representation in government.

• While forming their government, American officials received help from Canada.

In Ancient Greece, what was the significance of city-states?

• They were entirely agricultural communities.

• They were counted as the first empire in history.

• They were the beginning of democratic government.

• They were centers for the development of mathematics.

Which of the following three are examples of cultural borrowing in the United States?​ ​ ​

• The Hajj
• Yom Kippur
• Hanukkah
• Christmas
• Cinco de Mayo

Which of the following is an example of cultural borrowing?

• Many Americans celebrate the Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day.

• Some people have friends from many different cultural backgrounds.

• Some Americans can speak several different languages.

• Many Americans travel to Europe on holiday.

One way entrepreneurs influence economies in Europe is by

• creating jobs

• conserving resources

• providing skilled labor

• expanding government regulations

Which feature would be most characteristic of socialist economic systems in many European nations?

• Low taxation rates

• Very few small businesses

• State-owned collective farms

• Government-managed healthcare

The ability to read and write is referred to as

• literacy.

• education.

• enlightenment.

• literature.

The art of the Renaissance reflects the high value that people placed on

• patrons.

• religion.

• the countryside.

• politics.

Based on the table, which of the following best explains why there are more miles of railroad tracks in Russia compared to other European countries?

• The people of Russia enjoy riding on trains.

• Rail transport is much cheaper in Russia than in other European countries.

• Russia is larger than any other European country.

• Russia is more technologically advanced than other European countries.

What geographic feature most likely explains the difference between the languages spoken in Germany and Italy?

• The Alps

• North Sea

• Northern European Plains

• The Pyrenees