Extra Prep

How did European colonization impact the Americas?

• It led to the spread of European languages, religions, and customs.

• It had no effect on the culture of the Americas.

• It caused European countries to stop exploring new lands.

• It made the Americas more isolated from the rest of the world.

Which European countries were most involved in colonizing the Americas in the 1500s?

• Italy and Germany

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and Greece

• Norway and Sweden

What was one reason many Europeans immigrated to the United States in the 19th century?

• To escape economic hardship and find new opportunities

• To fight in World War I

• To spread feudalism

• To become kings and queens

What was one effect of the Cold War on Europe?

• Eastern Europe became controlled by communist governments under the Soviet Union.

• The United States and the Soviet Union divided Europe into colonies.

• European countries stopped trading with each other.

• The Cold War led to the start of the Renaissance.

What was a result of World War II?

• Many Eastern European countries became communist.

• The Americas became part of the Roman Empire.

• Europe banned all forms of government.

• The European Union was created immediately.

How did the Black Death (Bubonic Plague) affect Europe?

• It killed about one-third of the population and changed the economy.

• It led to the start of World War II.

• It made Europe the wealthiest continent.

• It caused the fall of the United States.

What was an important contribution of Ancient Greece to modern societies?

• The invention of feudalism

• The idea of democracy

• The discovery of the printing press

• The creation of the steam engine

Which European leader expanded the Roman Empire and influenced government and military strategies?

• Julius Caesar

• King Louis XIV

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Adolf Hitler

How did Johannes Gutenberg impact European history?

• He invented the printing press, which helped spread knowledge.

• He discovered America.

• He led the Industrial Revolution.

• He was the first president of Germany.

Which event increased cooperation between European nations after World War II?

• The creation of the European Union

• The start of the Hundred Years' War

• The expansion of the Roman Empire

• The spread of feudalism