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Consider the geography of the Iberian Peninsula. How would an invading army most likely have to invade Spain?

A
Spain most likely would be invaded by sea because the Pyrenees physically isolates Spain from the rest of Europe.
B
Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the boot-shaped peninsula gives Spain a rugged coastline.
C
Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the cliffs of the fjords are far too steep and rocky to be scaled.
D
Spain most likely would be invaded by both land and sea because the Strait of Gibraltar provides sand bar access to Spain from Morocco during low tide.
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All of the following are major European ethnic groups except __________.

A
Celtic
B
Germanic
C
Slavic
D
Iberian
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the climate map above, the __________ have a highland climate.

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A
Pyrenees
B
Alps
C
Norwegian fjords
D
Ural Mountains
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA The country labeled with the number 1 on the map above is __________, and it has a population of _____ million people.

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Russia . . . 139
B
France . . . 65
C
Spain . . . 47
D
Poland . . . 38
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What is the main goal of social protections?

A
to protect one country from conflicts with another country
B
to collect more taxes for governments to use on defense
C
to prevent the suppression of citizen rights in a country
D
to reduce the amount of poverty within a country
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The Gulf Stream is a major ocean current. Where does this current travel, and how does it affect climate conditions in Europe?

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In the Netherlands, land that has been reclaimed from the sea is called a __________.

A
dike
B
polder
C
peninsula
D
fjord
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Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following terms belongs in the box labeled with the number 2 on the chart above?

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A
Monarch
B
Parliament
C
Prime minister
D
House of Commons
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Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Image by Markus Braun Many European nations have invested in improving sources of renewable and alternative energy. The panels on this German house are harvesting __________.

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A
nuclear power
B
solar power
C
wind power
D
hydroelectricity
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While staying in Sicily on a vacation, you have to evacuate because of a potential natural disaster occurring at Mount Etna. Based on what you learned about Mount Etna, which danger would you most likely be facing?

A
an avalanche
B
a mudslide
C
a volcanic eruption
D
a flood
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA Identify the correct capital city of the country highlighted on the map above.

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A
Brussels
B
Warsaw
C
Berlin
D
Paris
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Using five or more complete sentences, explain social protections and their purpose. Identify at least three European countries that use social protections.

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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image courtesy of NASA Which country labeled on the map above has a population of 81 million people, the second-highest population in Europe?

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2
B
3
C
5
D
6
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What type of government system has the following characteristics? i. A monarch is the head of state. ii. The powers of the monarch are limited by a constitution. iii. Citizen vote for members of a legislative body. iv. The legislative body chooses the head of government.

A
a constitutional monarchy
B
a monarchy
C
a parliamentary democracy
D
a federal democracy
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An important part of the Schuman Plan was to end a longstanding French and German rivalry. Why was this considered vital to bringing lasting peace to Europe?

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