What are the 3 main landforms that cover West-Central Europe? Specify them and mention which part of West-central Europe they cover.
Plains (Northern European Plain that stretch on the outer edge), Uplands (Central Uplands that stretch across the centre ), Mountains (The Alpine System that stretch across the inner part)
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From where does "France" get its name from?
From Franks, a group of Germanic People who later conquered Gaul.
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Which state first united Germany into one state? When did this occur?
Prussia in 1871
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Which 2 regions make up Northern Europe?
The British Isles and Scandinavia
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The United Kingdom consists of how many countries? Name them.
4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northen Ireland
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Which range is on the French-Swiss border?
The Jura Mountains
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Where is Normandy located? Also, mention where did the city gain its name from.
Normandy is located in northwestern France and it's named after Normans, who first settled here.
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Which troops occupied East and West Germany? Also, what did each region follow politically?
British, French, and U.S occupied West Germany and they practiced democracy while the Soviet Union Troops occupied East Germany which followed Communism.
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Rugged hills stretch across which 3 countries?
Much of Iceland, Northern Scotland and Scandinavia.
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When was the ancient monument, Stonehenge, built?
5000 years ago.
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Most of the Northern European Plain lies less than 150 m. True or False?
True
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When did Belgium and Luxembourg gain independence?
Belgium in 1830 and Luxembourg in 1867
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The festival of Oktoberfest is held each ________ in ________, located in ________, the _______________ region of Germany.
Fall, Munich, Bavaria, Southeast
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What is a fjord? Give an example.
A "fjord" is a narrow inlet of the sea between high, rocky cliffs. An example is Norway's Sogne fjord
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England established colonies in Africa. True or False?
True
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The Alps stretch from where till where?
Southern France till The Balkan Peninsula.
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Which city of France is located on the Rhone river?
Lyon
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The Habsburg family ruled what countries? Also, where did they settle?
The Netherlands, Spain, much of Germany, Italy and Eastern Europe. They settled in Vienna, Austria
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What are the Primary resources of Northern Europe?
Energy Resources, Forests and Soils and Surrounding Seas.
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Magna Carta limited the powers of kings. What else did it require?
It required everyone to obey the law.
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Part of the Northern European Plain rises to form a plateau. In which city does this happen? Mention the name and where it's located
Brittany in Northwestern France
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Which of the Benelux Countries borders the North Sea and the name of the country itself mean "lowlands?"
The Netherlands
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Germany is Europe's ___________________, producing nearly __________ of all _______ and _________ in the ___.
Largest Economy, one-fifth, goods, services, EU
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Which countries have four true seasons? Also, what is the climate there called?
Central Norway, Sweden and Southern Finland. The climate is called "Humid Continental Climate."
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When did peace talks for the struggle between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland begin?