Unit 2 Quiz

Which of the following best completes the shaded area of the table?

• Great Plains

• Rust Belt

• European Union

• Chinatowns

Kurdistan is a cultural region that is united by —

• ethnicity

• education

• politics

• economics

Which pair of countries shares a common language?

• Italy and Cambodia

• France and Colombia

• Portugal and Brazil

• Germany and Egypt

Why is this structure so significant to Egypt?

• It is thought to be the place where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified.

• It is a tomb built for a pharaoh and his queen.

• To honor his favorite wife, the Mughal Emperor built it as a tomb.

• It is one of the oldest examples of Islamic architecture.

These structures are associated with the continent of —

• South America

• North America

• Australia

• Europe

According to the information in this map, which languages are most likely spoken by a majority of the people of Switzerland?

• English, Italian, and Spanish

• French, German, and Italian

• Danish, German, and Polish

• English, French, and Spanish

Which characteristic best replaces the question mark in the table under "Disadvantages"?

• Increased air pollution

• Greater career opportunities

• More cultural centers

• Expanded regional trade