2nd 9 Weeks Checkpoint Review

Which country is located on the island of Great Britain?

• Germany

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• France

What physical feature in Russia makes it difficult to access natural resources?

• Alps Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Siberian tundra

• North Sea

Why is Germany’s central location important for trade?

• It is surrounded by oceans.

• It shares borders with many countries.

• It has the largest forest in Europe.

• It has the most natural resources in Europe.

Which religion has the Torah as its sacred text?

• Islam
  

• Christianity

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  D) Hinduism

• Judaism

What is the major difference between Christianity and Judaism?

• Belief in one God

• Belief in Jesus as the Messiah

• Sacred text is the Torah

• Worship in a synagogue

What is a shared belief of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• They are all polytheistic.

• They believe in reincarnation.

• They believe in one God.

• They reject prophets.

Which country has a significant problem with acid rain?

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Germany

• Spain

What caused the Chernobyl disaster?

• Earthquake

• Nuclear reactor explosion

• Flooding

• Chemical plant leak

How does air pollution in the United Kingdom primarily affect its citizens?

• It increases drought.

• It causes health issues like asthma.

• It reduces tourism.

• It lowers literacy rates.

Which type of democracy does the United Kingdom have?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Command

• Mixed