Quiz Europe

Europe Quiz

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1 Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution?

	decline in population growth in Europe
	shift of power from western Europe to eastern Europe
	spread of feudalism throughout western Europe
	expansion of European influence overseas

2 After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe to

	support the remaining Fascist governments in Eastern Europe
	preserve Capitalism in Eastern Europe
	expand its power and control over Eastern Europe
	establish democratic governments in Eastern European nations

3 The growth of Europe's population from 1750 to 1900 was largely the result of

	changing political values throughout Europe
	emigration from the colonies in the New World
	the long period of peace preceding World War
	changes brought about by the scientific and industrial revolutions

4 The topography and climate of western Europe encouraged

	the development of communication and transportation systems
	dependence on a cash-crop economy
	adoption of the policies of isolationism and neutrality
	a search for warm-water ports

5 The Commercial Revolution in western Europe led directly to the

	development of a socialist economy
	establishment of the guild system
	weakening of the power of the middle class
	expansion of world trade

6 In Europe, the Crusades resulted in

	a greater isolation of the region from the world
	an increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia
	the adoption of Islam as the official religion of many European nations
	the strengthening of the feudal system

7 A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe

	entered a period of chaos and disorder
	came under the control of the Muslims
	was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
	returned to a republican form of government

8 On a map of the world, Asia is to Japan as Europe is to

	Great Britain
	the Netherlands
	Austria
	Italy

9 One important effect of the Crusades on western Europe was that they

	led to a decline in the importance of the church in western Europe
	furthered cultural diffusion throughout western Europe
	introduced the Industrial Revolution to western Europe
	ended the western European quest for an overseas empire

10 Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s is best described as a

	demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise
	form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual
	type of economic system that stressed a classless society
	set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual

11 A major effect of the Reformation in Europe was the

	decline of religious unity
	increased use of the divine right theory
	emergence of mercantilism
	increase in military dictatorships

12 A major result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was

	an increase in the size and influence of the middle class
	an increase in the percentage of people engaged in farming
	a decreased life expectancy and an increased infant mortality
	a reliance on subsistence economies

13 An important result of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century western Europe was that

	the gap between the wealthy and the poor decreased
	urbanization increased rapidly
	the supply of unskilled labor decreased
	migration to rural areas increased

14 During the 16th and 17th centuries, monarchs in western Europe sought to

	develop democratic institutions
	guarantee the personal liberty of citizens
	centralize their own political power
	encourage religious toleration

15 After World War II, Soviet domination of Eastern Europe was most directly the result of the

	victory of Germany over the Allies
	growth of democratic movements
	peace agreements supported by the United Nations
	Soviet military occupation of the region

16 The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of

	socialism
	imperialism
	the natural rights of man
	the divine right monarchies

17 The best example of the success of nationalism in Europe is the

	development of socialism in France
	Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
	establishment of the Common Market
	unification of Germany

18 In Europe a long-term effect of the Crusades was

	the strengthening of the feudal system
	the adoption of Islamic religious practices
	an increased demand for goods from the East
	increased European isolation

19 The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with

	human scientific achievements
	religious themes
	materialism
	classic Greek and Roman subjects

20 Communist governments were established in most nations of Eastern Europe shortly after World War II because

	the region had a long tradition of strong Communist parties
	Communist governments were able to significantly increase agricultural productivity
	the Soviet Union used military and diplomatic pressures to install these governments
	in these nations members of the Communist Party won free elections

21 In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

	a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
	a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
	an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
	an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

22 In Europe, joint stock companies, shareholders, entrepreneurs, and the bourgeoisie contributed to the

	rise of capitalism
	development of feudalism
	decline of communism
	increase in power of the guilds

23 An important effect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the

	power of monarchies
	power of the pope
	belief in polytheism
	unity of Europe

24 The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by

	unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
	great intellectual and artistic creativity
	an advance of Muslim culture
	Christian unity throughout the region

25 The needs of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Europe greatly contributed to the

	growth of overseas empires
	beginning of the triangular trade
	development of international peacekeeping organizations
	promotion of political and economic equality in Asia and Africa

26 Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were

	reasons for the rise of democracy
	causes of World War I
	requirements for economic development
	reasons for the collapse of communism

27 A main goal of the monarchs of Europe during the Age of Absolutism was to

	establish legislative bodies
	centralize political power
	improve the quality of life for the peasant class
	expand the role of the Catholic Church

28 A major impact of the Columbian exchange on western Europe was the introduction of

	Christianity that led to the rise of the Catholic Church
	new food crops that improved the European diet
	new military technology that weakened local rulers
	diseases that drastically reduced the population of Europe

29 "Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task."

Which empire is referred to in this quotation?

	Hellenistic
	Mongol
	Byzantine
	Ottoman

30 __________________________________________________________________________

• Location — included lands surrounding the eastern Mediterranean Sea
• People — Turks, Arabs, Greeks, Muslims, Christians, and Jews
• Nickname during the 19th and early 20th centuries — “Sick Man of Europe”

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Which empire is described by these characteristics?

	Gupta
	Mongol
	Roman
	Ottoman

31 At the Congress of Vienna (1815), the governments of Europe reacted to the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon by attempting to

	restore old regimes to power
	spread the idea of democracy
	encourage nationalist movements
	promote the European free-trade zone

32 _________________________________________________________

• Classical Greco-Roman ideas were revived.
• Wealthy patrons supported the arts and education.
• Humanism spread throughout western Europe.

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Which period in European history is most closely associated with these statements?

	Early Middle Ages
	Industrial Revolution
	Renaissance
	Hellenistic Period

33 What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?

	start of the civil war in Russia
	sinking of the British liner, Lusitania
	assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
	attack on Poland by the German army

34 A direct impact that the printing press had on 16th-century Europe was that it encouraged the

	spread of ideas
	beginnings of communism
	establishment of democracy
	development of industrialization

35 Revival of trade in western Europe, decline of feudalism, revival of interest in learning, and cultural interaction with the Middle East are associated with the

	impact of the Crusades
	effects of the barter system
	growth of the Maya Empire
	rise of Charlemagne

36 Venice in Europe, Mogadishu in Africa, and Canton in China emerged during the 13th century primarily as important centers of

	agriculture
	trade
	manufacturing
	mining