Name __________________________________ Class: Mr. Wade-Swift _________ ___________ Date: 12-17-09
West-Central Europe Chapter Review
BIG IDEAS
1. West-Central Europe has a range of many landscapes, a mild climate, and rich farmland.
2. France and the Benelux Countries have strong economies and rich cultural traditions.
3. Germany and the Alpine Countries are prosperous countries with similar cultures.
REVIEWING VOCABULARY, TERMS, AND PLACES
Read each clue. Fill in the blanks with the term from the word bank that best fits the clue. Use the letters that are underlined twice to find the hidden word. neutral purpose chancellor impressionism navigable dikes
Paris
Brussels
1. A river that is deep and wide enough for ships to use
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2. A style of painting that uses rippling light to create an impression of a scene
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3. The capital of France
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4. Earthen walls, dams, and pumps to hold back the sea
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5. The capital of Belgium
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6. The reason something is done
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Name __________________________________ Class: Mr. Wade-Swift _________ ___________ Date: 12-17-09
West-Central Europe Chapter Review
7. A German prime minister
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8. Unbiased
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COMPREHENSION AND CRITICAL THINKING
Read the FALSE statements below. Replace each underlined word with one from the word bank to make each sentence TRUE .
Amsterdam Switzerland Massif Central
1. In France, the uplands include the Jura Mountains and the Rhine.
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2. The Hague is the capital of the Netherlands.
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3. Germany has been neutral for hundreds of years.
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REVIEWING THEMES
Read the numbered lists of statements. Fill in the blank with the theme that best fits each list.
Themes location movement place regions
_____________________ 1. Navigable rivers allow for travel and trade.
_____________________ 2. The European Union allows for movement across borders with few restrictions.
_____________________ 3. The Berlin Wall divided Berlin into West Berlin and East Berlin.