Question

Which is not an accurate statement regarding Europe's climate?(1 point)

Cases of severe weather are more common in Europe compared to the United States

Lots of rain occurs over the northwestern regions of Europe due to the North Atlantic Drift

The westerly winds provide of less severe weather compared to the United States

Artic blizzards are not common in the northwestern regions of Europe
Which best describes the basis of European or Western culture?(1 point)

the Slavic language and culture

Greek philosophy, Roman law, and the Judeo-Christian tradition

the Protestant, Jewish and Islamic religions

collectivism, revolution, and communism
Which is not considered to be a cornerstone of European culture and Western civilization?(1 point)

philosophies based on logic and scientific analysis that originated in ancient Greece

the rise of the Roman Catholic Church during medieval Europe

Roman legal tenets

the establishment of Spanish schools of philosophy
The tension in Europe between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II was escalated with Cuba's involvement because(1 point)

Castro's relationship with Khrushchev appeared to be a threat to America's safety

Kennedy attempted to create alliances with Cuba in order to overthrow the Soviet Union

Kennedy ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union off the northern coast of Russia

Castro supported Khrushchev's efforts to secretly invade the United States of the Gulf Coast
The ______________________ refers to the Soviet's strategy of sealing off Eastern European countries from Western democracies.(1 point)

Iron Curtain

Great Wall of Communism

Perestroika

Great Divide
Which of the following terms best characterizes the EU's economy?(1 point)

mass market

single market

closed market

world market
The concept of establishing a United States of Europe in order to restore economic prosperity following World War II was proposed by (1 point)

John F. Kennedy

Fidel Castro

Jacques Chirac

Winston Churchill
This river is considered to be the longest in the world, extending for more than four thousand miles. (1 point)

Volta River

Nile River

Niger River

Congo River
What term refers to a species that is only found in a specific region?(1 point)

Pandemic

Endemic

Endangered

Isolated
In which region of Africa will you find countries whose national languages include French, Spanish and Portuguese?(1 point)

South Africa

West Africa

North Africa

East Africa
Which statement is false regarding languages spoken in Africa?(1 point)

German is a common language spoken in southern and East Africa

Swahili is a common language spoken in Tanzania

Arabic and French a commonly spoken languages in North Africa

Spanish is a common language throughout southern portions of Africa
The conflicts between the Hutus and Tutsis resulted in an estimated half a million deaths in these two areas.(1 point)

Rwanda and Nigeria

Nigeria and Sudan

Sudan and Rwanda

Rwanda and Burundi
Which best illustrates the policy of apartheid?(1 point)

Friendly relations between the white regime and neighboring African tribes

The white elite and representatives from various tribes participated in government

Institutionalized separation between rival African tribes

Institutionalized separation between the white regime and African tribes.
Nigeria's economy would weaken tremendously if the price on this exported resource dropped.(1 point)

oil

lumber

sugar

soal

Answer 1

1) Cases of severe weather are more common in Europe compared to the United States

2) Greek philosophy, Roman law, and the Judeo-Christian tradition

3) the establishment of Spanish schools of philosophy

4) Castro's relationship with Khrushchev appeared to be a threat to America's safety

5) Iron Curtain

6) single market

7) Winston Churchill

8) Nile River

9) Endemic

10) West Africa

11) Spanish is a common language throughout southern portions of Africa

12) Rwanda and Burundi

13) Institutionalized separation between the white regime and African tribes

14) oil