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Geography - Chapter 12-13 - Europe
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1
Some of the world’s greatest works of art and literature were created during
The Renaissance
the rebirth
The Ottoman Empire
the Roman Period
2
Greece occupies the Balkan Peninsula.
False
True
3
The city of Naples is famous for its Leaning Tower.
True
False
4
Which Frankish ruler built a large Christian Empire and unified much of Europe?
Martin Luther
King Arthur
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
5
Which empire in Southern Europe built a large network of roads and aquaducts?
Greece
Rome
British
Italian
6
a political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
a kingdom
a country
city-state
serfdom
7
Former East Germany has helped the today's Germany build a stronger & more prosperous economy
True
False
8
What landform covers much of Switzerland and Austria?
uplands
mountains
plains
plateau
9
After WWII Germany was split up into how many nations?
2
3
1
4
10
Germany's economy is based on
industry
tourism
farming
banking
11
Shortly after the Roman empire fell,
World War II began.
Italy’s cities united to form a nation.
Italy was taken over by the Byzantine Empire.
Italy’s cities formed their own states.
12
The people of Spain and Portugal are almost entirely
Eastern Orthodox
Muslim
Roman Catholic
Protestant
13
The Dutch have used dikes and other technology to
create polders
improve commmunication
raise the sea level
create hydroelectric power
14
The ancient Greeks created
democracy and stately marble temples
an elaborate dance style
small shipping fleets
All of the above
15
Tourists who visit Mediterranean Europe are drawn to its
ancient Greek temples.
flamenco and fado festivals.
rich history and culture.
sunny beaches.
16
William the Conqueror became king when the Normans took over
France
England
Belgium
Prussia
17
The French are united by their common language, rich culture, and pride in their long history.
True
False
18
Which of the following describes the climate in much of southern Europe?
mild, dry summers and harsh, dry winters
warm, wet summers and mild, dry winters
warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters
warm, wet summers and harsh, wet winters
19
What industry does Austria specialize in?
diamond mining
service industry for banking
trade
manufacturing
20
William the Conqueror became king when the Normans took over ________.
England
France
The Netherlands
Ireland
21
Which people speak a language unrelated to Spanish or Portuguese?
the Galacian people
the Ionian people
the Basque people
the Catalan people
22
At its peak, ancient Rome ruled a vast empire.
True
False
23
Bach and Beethoven are examples of famous
German Engineers
German Classical Composers
Austrian Philosophers
French Impressionists
24
Napoleon took power shortly after
France began its colonial empire
the Protestant Reformation
the French Revolution
World War I
25
European farmers are most famous for growing grains, grapes, olives and even cork.
False
True
26
Portugal has a long coastline on the Mediterranean Sea.
False
True
27
Which empire in Europe developed the “Republic” system.
Greece
Germany
France
Roman
28
By the late 1600s, who held absolute power in France?
The King
The Pope
The People
Napoleon Bonaparte
29
What is the westernmost peninsula in Europe?
Italian
Balkan
Jutland
Iberian
30
The leading agricultural producer in Western Europe is
Austria
Germany
France
The Netherlands
31
The Protestant Reformation was started by a
German chancellor in 1752 named Angela Merkel
Swiss clockmaker in 1914 Hans Richter
French revolutionary in 1796 named Napoleon Bonaparte
German monk in 1517 named Martin Luther
32
Which of the following is not the name of a peninsula of southern Europe?
Italian
Jutland
Iberian
Balkan
33
40% of the Netherlands was once...
mountainous
volcanic
hilly & rugged
underwater
34
Why is southern Italy poorer than northern Italy?
Southern Italy has no tourism
Southern Italy has no coastal Ports
Southern Italy has less industry
Southern Italy has rich, fertile farmland
35
The head of the Roman Catholic Church lives in
Venice
Vatican City
Rome
Sicily
36
Which event happened on the Iberian Peninsula?
England forced all non-Christians to leave
Morroco built a large empire
Iberia was invaded by the Moors (Muslims)
Madrid built a large empire
37
West-Central Europe's marine west coast climate is a key natural resource for
raising livestock
industry
farming
fishing
38
All of the countries of Southern Europe have long coastlines on
the Mediterranean Sea.
Lake Aegean.
the Adriatic Sea.
the Atlantic Ocean.
39
During World War II, France and the Benelux Countries were invaded by
Poland
Germany
Russia
Austria
40
Which mountain range is the highest in Europe
Sierra Madre
The Alps
Himalayan mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
41
Italy is known for its cuisine, which is prepared the same in the north as in the south.
True
False
