Europe
This currency was introduced within an alliance of European countries for political and economic reasons?
What is the Euro
Most geographers would tell you that "Europe" ends in which Russian mountain range?
What is "The Ural Mountains"?
The center of the Renaissance was revolutionized in which boot shaped nation?
What is "Italy"?
At the end of World War II, this country had armies scattered throughout Eastern Europe, with Winston Churchill declaring that "an Iron Curtain has descended upon the continent"
What is "The Soviet Union"?
Socrates, Plato, & Aristotle came from this ancient civilization
What is "Greece"?
In 2016, this island nation voted to leave the European Union, earning the unprecedented move of "Brexit"
What is the United Kingdom?
The highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight Alpine countries: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia
What is "The Alps"?
This alpine nation has three national languages: French, German, and Italian
What is "Switzerland"?
This man started out as a news reporter, before rising in power and became dictator during the Second World War era in Italy. He is the man most associated with fascism
Who is "Benito Mussolini"?
This country won the World Cup in 2018, adding a second star to its badge, having won previously in 1998 with a famous home victory over my country of Brazil. C'est la vie!
What is "France"?
This is Europe's second largest river and Eastern Europe's most significant river that flows through major cities such as Budapest, Vienna, and Belgrade before emptying out into the Black Sea?
What is the Danube River?
This mountain range separates Western Europe from the rest of the Iberian Peninsula. Olé! They run away from bulls and play a lot of futbol score a lot of golos here!
"Polders" represent nearly 1/3 of of the land in this country vulnerable to the rising sea levels
Following the French Revolution, this man became the dictator of France and spread fear and chaos across the continent, before meeting his demise at the Battle of Waterloo
Who is "Napoleon Bonaparte"?
This system of government has a democratic government with some government ownership of key industries
What is "Socialism"?
Europe is known by this nickname, a term used to refer to its ancient past, compared to the relatively new lands that were found by European explorers across the Atlantic Ocean
What is "The Old World"?
Meaning "white mountain" this mountain is the highest mountain in the Alps and second highest in all of Europe, rising 4,808 meters above sea level
Mont Blanc
Colonized in the 16th century, this country stirred trouble at the heart of the United Kingdom in the 20th century, as its Republican Army continues to defy orders from Her Majesty, the Queen
What is "Ireland"?
These North African Arabs were known as this, helping to spread Arabic culture and architect all across the Iberian Peninsula
Who are "The Moors"?
Europe's busiest and one of the world's busiest port city in the world, located in the Netherlands
What is "Rotterdam"?
Due to immigrant populations from former colonized countries in Africa, and in part because of the refugee crisis ongoing due to civil war in Syria, this demographic is the fastest growing religious demographic in Europe
What is "Islam" or "Muslim"?
Once ruled by the Austrians for 1,000 years before becoming part of Yugoslavia, this Central European country is known for its beautiful mountains and forest. Its capital city is Ljubljana. Ever heard of it? A certain superstar from the Dallas Mavericks surely has!
Slovenia
Written in the 1870s, "The Moldau" resonates with people from this Bohemian country, with the song reminding its people of home wherever they may be in the world
What is "The Czech Republic"
Containing concessions by the king, this 13th century document is one of the foundations of English & American law, forcing the King of England to abandon the claim of absolutism, but instead serve his role in a constitutional monarchy
What is "The Magna Carta"?
This microstate is home to one of Formula One's most iconic grand prix, with King Albert always in yearly attendance to crown the champion as they race around the Monte Carlo Casino for 78 straight laps. Ayrton Senna has the most ever victory on this iconic circuit.
What is "Monaco"?