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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What forces formed the Alps? | Plate tectonics and glaciers formed the Alps. |
| What underwater structure connects Britain to mainland Europe? | The Chunnel connects Britain to Europe. |
| Which features are most typical of a marine west coast climate? | Cool summers and mild winters are typical of a marine coast climate. |
| Which country is Western Europe's leading agricultural producer? | France is Europe's leading agricultural producer. |
| Why does mainland Europe have a wider variety of plant life than the British Isles? | Mainland Europe has a more diverse climate than the British Isles. |
| When did Rome's western empire fall? | Rome's empire fell when Germanic groups were pushed into Western Europe by the Huns. |
| Which statement describes feudalism? | Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service. |
| Which statement explains Martin Luther's conflict with the Roman Catholic Church? | Luther believed that Church officials should not sell pardons for people's sins. |
| In what year did World War I begin? | World War I began in 1914. |
| What conflict ended when the government of the Soviet Union fell apart? | The Cold War ended when the government of the Soviet Union fell apart. |
| When did the two halves of Germany reunite? | Germany reunited after the Soviet Union lost control of Eastern Europe. |
| What is the most common Romance language in Western Europe? | French is the most common Romance language in Western Europe. |
| Which of the following is one of the world's most famous playwrights? | William Shakespeare is one of the world's most famous playwrights. |
| Why is Western Europe's economy called postindustrial? | Postindustrial is when more people work in service jobs than in manufacturing. |
| Which statement describes a way in which the European Union has benefited its member nations? | The EU has helped members compete more successfully with larger economies. |
| What is land reclaimed from the sea? | Polders are land reclaimed from the sea. |
| What is the place where river currents and the ocean tide meet called? | An estuary is where river currents and the ocean tide meet. |
| What is the mountain range that separates Western Europe and Southern Europe called? | Alps are the mountain range that separates Europe. |
| What are strong winds that travel from west to east called? | Westerlies are strong winds that travel from west to east. |
| What river flows through Germany into the North Sea? | The Elbe is the river that flows through Germany. |
| Did Christianity begin in the western Roman Empire? | False |
| Did a plague, called the Black Death, spread during the Hundred Years' War? | True |
| Did Nicolaus Copernicus confirm that the sun orbits Earth? | False |
| Did many people move from rural to urban areas during the Industrial Revolution? | True |
| Did more civilians than military forces die during World War II? | True |
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