World Geography A Unit 5: Europe

Why might an immigrant from Syria choose to go to Germany rather than Sweden?

Germany has the bigger economy and more opportunity.

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The British Isles

lesson 22

forgot what the name was

Which is an obstacle that immigrants to the EU have faced in recent years?

hostility from nationalist groups

Checkpoint:

Western Europe

Lesson 24

Western Europe

Which level of economic activity involves finishing raw materials?

secondary

What might be the effect of having a different course schedule each day in European schools? Responses

Students don't get bored with the same daily routine.

What is a unique physical characteristic of the Netherlands? Responses

It is low-lying and a portion of it is below sea level.

What effect did technology have on European culture during the Industrial Revolution?

It led to the growth of cities as more workers moved there.

Which are benefits of the EU to most Europeans?

greater market and trade stability an improved standard of living

Which is a description of a polder?

land reclaimed from a water source.

Why has Britain had a large Indian and Pakistani population since the end of World War II?

Citizens of India migrated to the Britain after decolonization.

Why was Roman Catholicism initially the main Christian religion in Europe?

The Roman Empire conquered and ruled large parts of the European continent.

Which best explains the increase in immigrants from the Middle East and Africa?

These places have endured decades of war and political unrest.

Why did many British people want to leave the EU?

They thought the EU was a threat to Britain's ability to make its own decisions.

Why were early humans drawn to the British Isles?

They were following herds of mammoth and reindeer.

What economic effects can migration have on European Union countries? Select all that apply.

Total unemployment numbers across the EU tend to remain fairly static. Stronger, wealthier economies could see an increase in migration numbers to their country.

How did the British Isles develop agricultural societies?

Farmers migrated from other areas where farming had developed.

How does the EU benefit its members?

EU membership means they can travel to and work in any EU country.

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Communism and Change in Eastern Europe

How did Britain change after World War II?

It became more religiously diverse.

How did the British Empire influence world trade?

It enabled world trade.

Which religions resulted from the split in Christianity in Europe?

Protestantism Roman Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy

Which is a characteristic of a mixed market economy?

There is heavy government regulation.

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Europe And The EU

How does the EU benefit the world?

increased free trade among members and other countries

Lesson 23

Europe and the EU

A social studies teacher in the EU would represent which economic sector?

tertiary

How did the Alps affect early settlements in Europe?

Early Alpine settlements were isolated from one another.

Which river is contained entirely in the country of France?

Loire

Why might many European countries have chosen a republic as their form of government?

After centuries of monarchical rule, people wanted to have a voice in government.

How did the European Union contribute to the rise of nationalism in European countries?

Open borders allowed more refugees and immigrants into Europe.

Compare the map of the Holy Roman Empire with the map of Europe of 1815. How do the maps reflect the way Europe was governed at each time?

The Holy Roman Empire governed much of Europe during its peak, while individual countries had their own forms of government by 1815.

Look at the map of how the Reformation spread through Europe. Which country or region was not directly affected by the Reformation?

The Ottoman Empire

Which statement describes the difference between a republic and a unitary state?

In a republic, smaller regions or states have some self-governing ability, while in a unitary state, the central government controls everything.

In a mixed market economy, what does the government regulate most thoroughly?

natural resources

Why did Europeans organize themselves into different countries?

physical closeness and common culture

How did building dams increase polder creation in the Netherlands?

After the dams were built to prevent flooding, the country was able to create more polders.

Which best describes how English could be both a Germanic and a Romance language?

English comes from a mix of Indo-European languages.

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European Geography and History

Match each physical factor with its description.

European Plain-Expansive region of flat land used for agriculture. Karst-Geographic region created by underground water. the alps-extensive mountain range that stretches across 700 miles of Europe. Scandinavian Shield-Region of rolling hill, granite rocks, and lakes located mostly in Finland.

As people began to settle into organized societies and created nations with boundaries, which of the following did they try to protect?

Their natural resources.

How have Europeans adapted the Danube River for their use?

They use it for hydroelectricity.