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A look at geography, culture and history of Europe
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How do landmarks help the economy of Europe?
They bring in new businesses
They get scholarships to stay open to the public
They bring in money from tourism
2
In which part of the United Kingdom do most people live?
England
Whales
Scotland
3
Which famous structure is best known for its imperfection?
The Louvre
The Vatican
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
4
A monument constructed in Paris for the world's fair which later served as a communication hub
The Louvre
Big Ben
The Eiffel Tower
5
The world's largest ferris wheel
Big Ben
Notre Dame
London Eye
6
What religion is dominant in Italy?
Islam
Roman Catholic
Methodist
7
World's largest museum located in Paris, France
Notre Dame
Louvre
Arc de Trioumph
8
What European city is slowly sinking?
Vatican City
Paris
Venice
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Underground tunnels that served as graves in Paris, France
Louvre
Catacombs
Stone Henge
10
Which is not a symbol of British culture?
Double Decker Buses
Faberge Eggs
Fish and Chips
11
What is one way the people of Sweden have used the climate to boost their economy?
giving tours of the hot springs and geysers
building an ice hotel
building the world's largest ski resort
12
Why are the streets of Venice unique?
They are made up of water canals
They have no speed limit
They are all one way
13
The type of government in which kings and queens hold all the power
Republic
Communism
Monarchy
14
Famous clock tower in England
The London Eye
Louvre
Big Ben
15
An ancient ruin that was once used to track time located in the English countryside
Buckingham Palace
Catacombs
Stone Henge
16
Which party was responsible for the deaths of over 6 million Jews during WWII?
Republicans
Democrats
Nazis
17
Which group of people were slaughtered in Europe during WWII?
Jews
Roman Catholics
Muslims
18
Which country is famous for its hot springs and geysers?
Iceland
Sweden
Italy
19
What is the nick-name of Iceland?
The Land of Fire and Ice
The Arctic Wonderland
The Frozen Fields
20
Another name for the continents of Europe and Asia _____________
Asiaopia
Indo-Europe
Eurasia
21
The largest country in land area in the world
Russia
China
Germany
22
Europe can be described as one large_______________
country
island
peninsula
23
Who is famous for the diary they kept while in hiding during WWII?
Anne Frank
Otto Frank
AnneMarie
24
Which European country resembles a high heeled boot?
Italy
United Kingdom
Spain
25
Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic church?
Pope
President
Prime Minister
26
Where does the Pope live?
Paris
Rome
Vatican City
27
The leader of Germany during WWII?
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Harry Truman
28
Which mountain range serves as a dividing line between Europe and Asia?
Rocky Mts.
Ural Mts.
Andes Mts.
29
The largest concentration camp during WWII located in Poland
Alcatraz
Beliner
Auschwitz
30
Which is not a symbol of Russian culture?
Nesting dolls
Baseball
Ballet
31
Which mountain kept out invaders from Italy in the past?
Rockys
Urals
Alps
32
Why is it difficult to harvest Russia's natural resources?
The land is too rocky
Much of the ground stays frozen year round
The land is heavily forested
33
Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michael Angelo
Rapheal
Henri Batiste
