Chapter 12: Western Europe

Portugal profited from the gold, diamonds, and other resources taken from its African and

For many years, Belgium was part of

In the northern regions of Sweden and Norway, there is a large minority population called the

The daily operation of the French government is supervised by the

In the early A.D. 700s, southern Spain was conquered by the

Which of the following effects did WWII have on France?

Most Greeks belong to the

In 1861, Italy was unified by Italian patriots such as

In 1933 in Germany, the Nazis came to power, led by

A dish made with rice called risotto is a common food

Which of the following is a Romance language?

Finland's most plentiful natural resource is its

Why does Greece's economy lag behind other Western European economies?

Which of the following Scandinavian nations is a republic?

Sweden provides a wide range of services to its citizens using

Portugal's capital and largest city is

During the 1400s, many Portuguese explorations were sponsored by

For over 500 years, Denmark ruled

The German government is run by a

After WWII, a policy of neutrality was adopted by

Most Liechtensteiners are

Drained lands, called polders, are often used for farming in

The official languages of Switzerland are

Almost all Spanish are

Which of the following would more likely want to form a nation separate from Spain?

For almost 40 years, Spain was ruled by a dictator named

What has made Germany successful at conquering other nations?

Since joining the EU, Portugal has worked hard to improve its economy by expanding its

Until 1814, Norway was ruled by

A political system based on fierce nationalism and a strong central gov't led by a dictator

Which of the following was directly caused by Belgium's central location?

Greece has an extensive coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. Because of this, Greece has a lot

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Portugal's poor economy?

Between 1926 and 1976, Portugal was ruled by

France is famous for its

In the 1860s, Austria joined a dual monarchy with

What physical feature is most important to Austria's tourism industry?

The official language of the Netherlands is

The Alpine countries include

Both Sweden and Norway appoint ombudsmen to

The official state religion of both Sweden and Norway is

Since 1976, Portugal has had a

In 1871, the German states were unified into one nation by

By the 1800s, Spain's colonies had

In 1917, Finland gained its independence from

An Italian farmer who has trouble making enough money to feed his family most likely lives

Germany has had many great classical composers, including

During the early 1800s, France was ruled by an emperor named

Almost all Austrians speak

The French artist Claude Monet strongly influenced the

Iceland is a

After WWII, the occupation zone that became East Germany was the

Citizens can vote to change laws passed by their legislature in

Icelanders are mainly descended from

Seafaring Scandinavians who raided Europe from the 9th to the 11th century were called

When the Roman Empire divided, Greece and the rest of the eastern half was called the

Voting in Greece is

Languages based on Latin and spoken in places that used to be part of the Roman Empire

The political and religious center of the Catholic Church is

In 1397, Denmark's Queen Margaret formed a union with

The effort to drive the Moors out of Spain is called the

Because Italy has so many political parties, leaders often have to form

The world's top tourist destination is

The ethnic group that has lived in Spain longer than any other group is called

In 1961, Berlin was divided into east and west sides by the

The government of Denmark is a(n)

In 1829, after a long struggle, Greece broke free from

In 1958, French voters

The Scandinavian Peninsula consists of

The systematic murder of Jews and other ethnic minorities by the Nazis is called the

Because France is mostly covered by the Northern European Plain, it has become largest export

German is used in the newspapers of

Spain's most famous traditional sport is

In 1890, Luxembourg broke away from the Netherlands to become a

The Benelux countries include

Why does Iceland have a high cost of living?

During Medieval times, Spanish medical practices were probably strongly influenced by

Milan, in northern Italy, is world famous for its

Since 1975, Greece has been a(n)

In Belgium, the gov't eased tensions between Flemmings and Walloons by giving both ethic groups