Geography Chapter 16

Why is the Ruhr Valley important to Germany's economy? A. It produces most of Germany's iron and steel B. It is the cultural center of Germany C. It is popular with tourists D. It is a leading center of trade and finance

A. It produces most of Germany's iron and steel

Which of the following statements is not true? A. Luxembourg has one of the lowest standards of living B. Important economic activities in Luxembourg include steel manufacturing and service industries C. Luxembourg has close cultural ties to Germany, France, and Belgium

A. Luxembourg has one of the lowest standards of living

Where is France's chief center of commercial industry located? A. Around the Massif Central B. In Paris and it's suburbs C. In Bordeaux and it's surrounding area D. Along the Riviera

B. In Paris and it's suburbs

In order to stimulate economic growth in recent years, the government of France... A. Nationalized most private businesses B. Privatized some government-owned businesses C. Severely restricted trade with other European countries D. Put price and hiring freezes into effect until unemployment rates declined

B. Privatized some government-owned businesses

Which of the following statements is not true? A. Switzerland has one of the highest standards of living in the works B. Dairy farming is the most important agricultural activity in Switzerland C. An abundance of mineral resource, (iron, coal, and oil) has enabled the Swiss to develop D. The banking and tourism industries to Switzerland's economy

C. An abundance of mineral resource, (iron, coal, and oil) has enabled the Swiss to develop

All of the following are accurate statements about the political boundaries and cultural ties of Austria except... A. The boundaries of the modern country of Austria were established after World War 1 B. German is the language spoken by most Austrians C. Austria was part of Switzerland for many years D. For many years, Austria was politically tied to Hungary

C. Austria was part of Switzerland for many years

In order to encourage national unity, the French government did which of the following ? A. Prohibited foreigners from staying in the country for longer that five years B. Encouraged the development of French literature and Impressionism C. Established the French academy to preserve the purity of the French language D. Encouraged the adoption of Alsatian, Basque, and Brenton words into French

C. Established the French academy to preserve the purity of the French language

In contrast to the way that Germany was unified in the 1900s, unification in the 1800s was the result of... A. Civil war B. A peace treaty imposed on the country C. The activism of the state of Prussia D. Pressure from citizens

C. The activism of the state of Prussia

Which resource-rich regions along the Rhine River lie in eastern France? A. The Rhur Valley and Alsace B. Bordeaux and Normandy C. The Rivera and Massif Central D. Alsace and Lorraine

D. Alsace and Lorraine

Variations of a language that are unique to a region or community

Dialect

Embankment of earth and rock built to hold back water

Dike

Style of painting popularized by Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir

Impressionism

General increased in prices

Inflation

Product does not stay fresh for long

Perishable good

to transfer power to smaller regions

decentralize

not taking sides in a conflict

neutral