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Geography: Europe Review
Geography: Europe Review
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1
In terms of POPULATION, where does Europe rank among all continents?
1st
3rd
5th
7th
2
At the end of World War I, what country was punished for the war?
England
Spain
Germany
France
3
Europe is seperated into these 3 regions. Which region listed below is NOT a region in Europe?
Northern Europe
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Southern Europe
4
What is the highest mountain range in Europe?
The Alps
The Rocky Mountains
The Himalayas
The Andes
5
True or False: Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish are all "Romance" languages found in Western Europe.
True
False
6
Which ocean or body of water would you NOT FIND around Europe?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The North Sea
7
All of these countries made up the Allies in WWII EXCEPT for:
United States
Russia
France
Germany
8
What 2 super power nations were left after World War II (WWII)?
England (UK) and France (FR)
Germany (DE) and The Soviet Union (USSR)
The United States of America (USA) and Italy (ITL)
The United States of America (USA) and The Soviet Union (USSR)
9
What eventually happend to the Roman empire?
The empire became too large and weak.
The empire expanded across the Atlantic Ocean into the new world.
The empire remained small located only around Italy.
The empire was peaceful and never went to war with any nation or state.
10
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the Scream.
False
True
11
During this time period materials were made cheaper & faster through the use of technology & factories. It built wealth.
The Renaissance
The Dark Ages
The Cold War
The Industrial Revolution
12
In Western Europe Summer is temperate or mild. Winter is cold with snowfall.
False
True
13
This period of time started in 1300 AD and led to the wealth, art, science, and invention. What is this period of time?
Religious Reform
The Crusades
The Industrial Revolution
The Renaissance
14
This city was divided in half at the end of WWII.
Berlin
London
Moscow
Paris
15
True or False: Countries in the (EU) European Union developed a common currency called the Euro?
True
False
16
Where are the most densely populated areas in Europe?
Mostly Around Coastal Areas and major cities
Only in the Alps Mountains
Mostly in Arctic Climates
Only in Central Land-locked Areas
17
The (EU) European Union allows for countries that joined it to have access to free trade and to "share" reso
True
False
18
What is the name of the shared currency in Europe?
The Pound
The Euro
The Dollar
The Ruble
19
During the "Black Plague" or Bubonic Plague, what animal was responsible for spreading the disease?
Rats with fleas
Fish with worms
Birds with parasites
Horses with flies
20
The Ancient Greeks are responsible for creating this form of GOVERNMENT, that is still around today.
Monarchy
Democracy
Parliament
Dictatorship
21
500 AD - 1500 AD is known as "The Dark Ages". All of these events occurred in Europe during this time EXCEPT for:
Western Europe broke up into small, separate, hostile kingdoms.
Countries in Europe focused on conquering places to set up colonies.
Learning, science, & technology stopped.
Religion brought people under one unifying force, the Catholic church.
22
When the war was over in Europe at the end of World War II (WWII), Europe was:
the same as it was before the war started
almost totally destroyed from all the fighting and bombing
stronger because the fighting took place in the Pacific so Europe was whole
totally intact and not damaged or impaired in any way.
23
Europe collectively creates this type of LANDFORM.
a peninsula
an island
an isthmus
a strait
24
Italy is known for the Vatican, where the Pope resides (lives), the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Colosseum where ____
the citizens of Rome would be entertained.
there would be gladiator battles.
there would be naval battles.
all of these things (above) would occur.
25
The Mona Lisa and painting of "The Last Supper" were both done by this artist.
Vincent van Gogh
Ludwig van Beethoven
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
26
This ancient EMPIRE had a major impact on Europe influencing some of today's political & cultural differences in Europe.
The Carthaginian Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The Roman Empire
The Egyptian Empire
27
True or False: "The Crusades" called for by the Pope to retake the "Holy Land" are largely considered to be a success.
False
True
28
This famous painting was done Vincent van Gogh.
Starry Night
The Last Supper
Aurora Borealis
The Northern Lights
29
Europe is the __________________ largest continent in terms of LAND AREA.
3rd
6th
5th
1st
30
Europe hosts many major sporting events. They have hosted all the of these events EXCEPT for:
The FIFA World Cup
The Summer and Winter Olympics
The Super Bowl
The Tour de France
