Question 1

Greeks had moved into Europe by

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D

Question 2

The Romans tied their far-flung empire together with

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The Romans are famous for their extensive network of roads, which facilitated the movement of armies, communication, and trade across their empire.

Question 3

The Vikings explored and raided from their base in

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The Vikings originated from Scandinavia, which includes the modern-day countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. From there, they explored and raided various parts of Europe and beyond.

Question 4

Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Breton culture and language are

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Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Breton cultures and languages are part of the Celtic group, which is distinct from Romance, Germanic, and Russian languages and cultures.

Question 5

The Slavs settled in

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The Slavs primarily settled in East Central Europe, which includes modern-day countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and parts of the Balkans.

Question 6

The practice of individuals and corporations owning businesses and keeping the profits is called

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Capitalism is the economic system where individuals and corporations own businesses and keep the profits, as opposed to systems like communism where the state controls the means of production.

Question 7

Which of the following European countries began slavery and overseas colonialism in the 1400s?

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Spain and Portugal were pioneers in European overseas exploration, beginning in the 1400s, which led to the establishment of vast colonial empires and the initiation of the transatlantic slave trade.

Question 8

The Westphalian system led to the development of

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The Westphalian system, established by the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, led to the development of nation-states by recognizing the sovereignty of states and the principle of non-interference in the domestic affairs of other states.

Question 9

Which country, noted for a great revolution, is touted for being the country in which nationalism began?

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France is often cited as the birthplace of modern nationalism, especially following the French Revolution of 1789, which promoted the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Question 10

The belief that the Communist Party, the party of the working class, is the only party with the right to govern is called

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Democratic centralism is a principle of communist party organization in which political decisions reached by the party (after internal debate) are binding upon all members of the party. This concept implies that the Communist Party, representing the interests of the working class, is the only legitimate ruling authority.

Question 11

The ocean current that gives Europe a warmer climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude is the

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The North Atlantic Drift, a continuation of the Gulf Stream, is responsible for the relatively mild climate experienced by Western Europe, making it warmer than other regions at the same latitude.

Question 12

The advantage of producing goods in an area where other companies are producing the same thing and there are a trained labor force, assembly and distribution systems of transportation, and support by financial and other services is called

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Agglomeration economies refer to the benefits that firms obtain by locating near each other. This concept explains how businesses gain advantages such as a skilled labor pool, efficient supply chains, and comprehensive support services by being situated in a cluster where similar production activities occur.

Question 13

The process in which numbers of jobs in manufacturing decline and old factories in an area become derelict is

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Deindustrialization refers to the process where industrial activity in a region or economy declines, leading to a reduction in manufacturing jobs and often resulting in abandoned factories and industrial sites.

Question 14

Foreign workers who have the right to work in a country but few other rights are called

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Guest workers are individuals who are allowed to work in a country but typically have limited rights beyond employment, distinguishing them from immigrants who may have a broader set of rights and a path to citizenship.

Question 15

A city that is particularly concerned about rising sea levels from global warming is

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Venice is famously affected by rising sea levels due to its unique location in a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea, making it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming and sea level rise.

Question 16

The highest levels of acid precipitation in Europe are in

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Poland experiences some of the highest levels of acid precipitation in Europe, primarily due to its heavy reliance on coal for energy production and industrial processes, which release sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. These pollutants contribute significantly to acid rain.

Question 17

The idea that different nations can cooperate closely, including sharing the same government, economy (including currency), military, and social policies is called

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Supranationalism refers to the process by which nations voluntarily negotiate power sharing or governance among themselves, often involving the integration of their economies, military, and policies to a degree that may include sharing a common government or institutions.

Question 18

The conversion of formerly state-run businesses to private enterprise is called

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The correct term for the process of converting state-run or government-owned businesses to private ownership and control is called privatization. This involves transferring the ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Question 19

The world's busiest waterway is

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The Rhine is one of the world's busiest waterways, serving as a key shipping route for commodities and goods in Europe.

Question 20

The political subdivisions of Germany are called

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Germany is divided into regions known as "Länder" or states in English. These are the primary political subdivisions in the country.

Quiz 3: Europe