Formative Assessment: European Section

-Which of the following most influences the marine west coast climate of Europe? A prevailing westerly winds off the Atlantic Ocean B the Alps C prevailing southerly winds off the Mediterranean Sea D deforestation -Areas of Europe affected by a Mediterranean climate most likely experience F warm, dry summers. G short growing seasons. H cold, snowy winters. J heavy rains.

Spain built Europe's first __________ plant nearly 40 years ago and is the largest user of this technology in the Western world. Spanish companies lead the market, operating in regions including India, the Middle East, and North America. Spanish innovation contributes to bringing sustainable ________ to millions. -Which terms complete the paragraph above about technological innovation in Europe? F oil refining…energy G desalination…clean water H desalination…energy J nuclear…transportation

The news articles above, adapted from the Associated Press and Time Magazine demonstrates that terrorism has long been a means of dealing with conflict in Europe. -Which of the following causes have led both groups in these news articles to implement extreme measures such as the terrorist attacks described above? F religious differences G desire for political separation and independence H a pacifist movement against the military J desire to extend power over other territories and groups. -Why would these incidents be perceived as terrorism? A The attacks were unexpected and often involved civilians. B The attacks prompted a swift military response from the government. C Government buildings were the target in order to destabilize the national government. D Key industries were the target of the attacks in order to inflict damage to the economy.

-Which list of countries benefits from the voting rules that govern the European Union? F Cyrpus, Luxembourg, Malta G Germany, Italy, United Kingdom H France, Spain, Italy J Estonia, Poland, Germany

-In countries along the Atlantic Ocean, more people have demand for high speed transportation in which of these locations? F between Madrid and Barcelona and in and out of Paris G between London and Paris H in and out of capital cities J between Paris and London and along the Atlantic coast of France -Which of the following has provided a demand for highspeed rail technology? A tourism to Europe from other parts of the world B the European Union creating connections across political lines for work and trade C a need for day travel so that business can be addressed without overnight stays D All of these are correct.

-At which level of economic activity are most European countries according to the map? F primary G secondary H tertiary J quaternary -Which countries most likely have a combination of a primary and secondary economy? A Albania and Romania B Germany and France C Portugal and Poland D Serbia and Slovakia

-Which pull factor has led many immigrants to European nations in recent decades? A to gain economic opportunities B to escape civil war C to leave oppressive governments D to avoid natural disasters -Which factor explains the reorganization of national boundaries since 1990 in Europe? A religion B ethnicity C political parties D economies

Six current day countries were once part of the nation of Yugoslavia: Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918–1941), was formed as the "Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes" after World War I. These ethnic groups had inhabited the area since the 1600s. It was conquered in 1941 by the Axis powers. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( 1943–1991), was a socialist successor state to the kingdom. Starting in 1991, the SFRY disintegrated into wars which followed the secession of most of the republic's former ethnic states. -The human process that had the greatest influence on the partitioning of Yugoslavia was the desire to: A maintain cultural identity. B migrate to other areas of Europe. C have the same form of government as in Yugoslavia. D have far more influence as a nation than Yugoslavia had.

-How is the Catholic religion in Europe related to cultural diffusion? A The power and reach of the Ottoman Empire brought Catholicism to the region. B The power and reach of the Roman Empire brought the Christian/Catholicism to the region. C The Catholic religion of Ireland was spread by the Vikings and other invaders onto mainland Europe. D The Protestant religion replaced the Catholic religion through the spread of the written word with the invention of the printing press. -Based on current immigration trends, which religion is most likely to increase in western Europe over the next twenty years? F Catholic G Protestant H Orthodox J Islam