100 points

1.Why are Western Europe’s rivers essential to its economy?
They are scenic and attract many tourists.
They create political boundaries.
They provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods.
They allow fishing to be the main industry in Western Europe.

2.Which climate zones are in Western Europe?
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marine west coast
humid continental
subarctic
tundra
high altitude
Mediterranean
3.Which natural resource is most important to the economy of Western Europe today?
gold
oil
iron ore
coal
4.How did the economy of Western Europe change after the Crusades?
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Skilled workers formed guilds.
Small villages disappeared as workers moved to cities.
The Catholic Church controlled trade routes.
Increased trade created a merchant class.
5.Which cause contributed to both World War I and World War II ?
competition for increased economic power
a mission to spread the Catholic faith
the belief in a superior race
some nations’ desire to expand territory
6.Which changes resulted from the Industrial Revolution?
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Goods became cheaper and more plentiful.
New technology caused unemployment among farmworkers.
The standard of living declined in western nations.
Many people left rural areas to work in the cities
7.Which cultural contributions come from Western Europe?
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literature, including William Shakespeare’s plays
sports, including baseball and lacrosse
musical compositions such as those from Bach and Schubert
dances such as the samba
8.Which statement about the European Union is true?
The major goal is to strengthen trade within Europe.
It controls the economies of member countries.
The group of European countries shares a government.
Any country willing to eliminate tariffs may become a member.
9.Which religion is most widespread in Western Europe?
Islam
Baptist
Catholicism
Judaism
10.Which challenges does the European Union face today?
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an aging population
competition from countries with larger economies
a lack of members
members with weak economies
11.Which advantages are created by the European Union?
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Economic growth remains strong in all member countries.
People within the European Union can cross borders freely.
People can be employed in their own country or in a member country.
Inflation keeps prices for exports high.