Western Europe - Quiz Review Guide
1. Be able to identify the following on a map: (pgs.326-237)
Western Europe - Quiz Review Guide
United Kingdom
France
Germany
The Alps
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Switzerland
Netherlands
Western Europe - Quiz Review Guide
2. Human Environment Interaction:
· Climate in Europe – effect on farming and recreation
· Netherlands – flooding and farming
3. Opinion Based Issues:
· European Union: advantages and disadvantages
· Migration issue: advantages and disadvantages
· French cuisine: How do the French feel about American fast food and eating habits? Do you agree or disagree with their opinion, and why?
4. History up to Today:
· Industrial Revolution (pgs.346-347) to today’s Postindustrial society (pgs.356-357)
o How did it affect population?
o How did it change the economy?
o What does “postindustrial” mean?
· World War I (pgs.347-348)
o What factors led to the start of World War I?
· World War II & the Holocaust (pgs.348-349)
o What was the Holocaust? How did it affect the Jewish population of Western Europe? (pg.352)
o What was the outcome of WWII?
· Black Plague (pgs.344-345)
o How does it exemplify the theme of movement?
o Why did the Black Plague spread so quickly and easily?
o Why were major trade cities the most heavily affected?
o What effect did the Black Plague have on the economy?
· Major languages spoken and how they are similar to English (pg.354)
· Religions (pg.352)
o What is the major religion of Western Europe?
o What type of Christianity was founded in Western Europe?
o What religion is becoming more and more common as people immigrate into Western Europe from Asia and Africa?
· Transportation (pgs.354-355)
o What type of transportation is common in Western Europe?
o Why do they rely on this form of transportation rather than driving like we do here in the U.S.?