1. From which civilization did the origins of democracy first stem from?
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Ancient Babylon
Modern-day England
Modern-day Germany
Ancient Greece
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Unit 8 Europe Today Unit Test
For: connexus students
1. From which civilization did the origins of democracy first stem from?
answer: Ancient Greece
2. Which international agreement was designed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?
(you may get this one wrong because teacher did not put correct answer)
answer: Kyoto Protocol
3. Analyze the map, what historical connections can you make about why these three countries follow Islam?
answer: The Ottoman empire was in control of these nations
4. Read the excerpt.
“I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it’s been a very exciting time.”
—Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
What does this excerpt tell us about the Polish government?
answer: It understands that entrepreneurs are important in helping their economy
5. Low fertility rates in Europe have been linked to?
answer: A decline in Europe's population
6. What is one positive advantage of having a shared currency like the one used in the European Union?
answer: It allows for easy exchange for goods and also for things like investment
7. Select which countries can freely trade with one another based on their membership of the European Union below:
answer: France and Italy can freely trade with each other because they are both members
8. The French and Italian languages directly evolved from:
Answer: Latin
9. Select the earliest forms of languages in Europe
answer: Proto-Indo-European, Latin, Germanic
10. Higher literacy rates and good education will most likely lead to
answer: Higher pay and more productive workers
11. What is a challenge immigrants coming into Europe may face?
answer: They may not meet certain requirements that allows them to work
12. Which of the following highlights a positive impact immigration to Europe has brought since the 1900's?
answer: There has been a rise in cultural diversity in wealthy European nations
13. Study the graph, which nation lowered their carbon emissions in 2010?
answer: Iceland
14. Why are members of the European Union fearing Britain's decision to leave the European Union?
answer: They are fearful that other countries will follow Britain and leave the European Union
15. Imagine that you are given a choice between living in a country that is a part of the European Union, or living in a country that is not in the European Union. Which country would you choose and why?
(do this on your own)
16. In your own words, describe how Germany's government is different to Great Britain's government?
answer: Germany is a republic and the UK is a monarchy
17. In your own words describe at least one similarity between Great Britain's and Germany's government?
answer: Have directly elected lower houses but unelected upper houses
18. In your own words explain why a European country would choose to stay away from the European Union?
answer: because the EU is much larger and more powerful
[MAKE SURE ON QUESTIONS 15, 16, 17 AND 18 YOU MAKE LOOK LIKE YOU DID IT. IT SAYS ''in your own words PLEASE FOLLOW THAT.]
(Call me Commy Wommy)
Ancient Greece
2. Which international agreement was designed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?
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The Arms Deal Agreement
The United Nations Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
Earthquake relief Program
Kyoto Protocol
Which international agreement was designed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?
Kyoto Protocol.
Analyze the map, what historical connections can you make about why these three countries follow Islam?
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The Byzantine Empire was in control of these nations
The British Empire was in control of these nations
The Ottoman empire was in control of these nations
The Russian Empire was in control of these nations
As there is no map provided, I cannot make any analysis or answer this question. Please provide the necessary information.
4. Read the excerpt.
“I truly never would have thought my idea of opening a high-end art supply store would work when my country became independent from the Soviet Union. But because the arts are so important here in Poland, and the government helped me all along the way, it’s been a very exciting time.”
—Entrepreneur from Bialystok, Poland
What does this excerpt tell us about the Polish government?
A. It severely limits the people's ability to open a business
B. It understands that entrepreneurs are important in helping their economy
C. It has shrunk in size since the Soviet Union fell