Cultural Geography of Europe — Test Answers

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All of the following are major European ethnic groups except __________. A. Celtic B. Germanic C. Slavic D. Iberian Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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The European Union established a __________ called the euro. A. pop culture competition B. common currency C. homogenous culture D. common language Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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In a short paragraph, identify five factors that are contributing to the Europeanization of culture and identity across the continent. What does "Europeanization" mean?

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European countries officially created a __________ when they established the EEC. A. common language B. homogenous society C. common market D. management program for heavy industry Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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In a paragraph of at least five sentences, explain what the Eurovision Song Contest is. Why do you think it is so popular? How is it an example of Europeanization?

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Societies in which one major, dominant ethnic group comprises most of the population are referred to as __________ cultures. A. genetically balanced B. heterogeneous C. homogeneous D. genetically diverse Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Which of the following statements about the Basques is false? A. Basques speak a unique language called Euskara. B. Basques have lived in northern Spain for more than 5,000 years. C. Basque populations also live in southern France. D. Basque leaders have given up all efforts to seek independence from Spain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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What was one important effect of the Renaissance on European culture? A. a sense of common heritage based on classical Greek and Roman civilizations B. the development of steel and other influential technologies C. the establishment of communist and democratic blocs in Europe D. the creation of the European Union Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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What were some of the important after-effects of the collapse of Soviet communism in 1991? Identify three ways this process affected Europe.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The Soviet Union broke up into a number of independent, noncommunist states in 1991. The largest former Soviet state is Russia. Germany was reunited as East Germany and was no longer separated from West Germany by the Berlin wall. As a result of these changes, Eastern Europe began to transition from communism to democracy. As the iron rule of the former Soviet state was lifted, longstanding ethnic conflicts erupted in some formerly communist states.

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What are three differences between the Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish cultures of Europe?

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