History Events
This war happened between 1914-1918
World War I WWI
A city with many foreign influences?
Cosmopolitan City
A river wide and deep enough for ships to use?
Navigable River
How has the royal Habsburg family shaped Austria’s history?
Austria was the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire
A Earthern Wall used to hold back water
Dike
This event happened when communism ended in Berlin.
They tore down the Berlin wall.
What is the capital of Belgium? *also an international city*
Brussels
Name three major land forms in West-Central Europe?
mountains, uplands, and plains
What is the prime minister of Germany called?
Chancellor
Important waterway in the region of West-Central Europe.
Danube River
This war happened between 1939-1945
World War II (WWII)
Where is the busiest seaport in the Netherlands located? *sounds like Notre Dame*
Rotterdam
A large body of water located to the north of the Benelux Countries and Germany?
The North Sea
How is Switzerland’s position in European affairs unique?
They are not part of the EU and they are a "neutral" country
What does the EU stand for?
European Union
The Berlin wall divided Berlin into two different governments. Name them:
Communism and Democracy
This city was divided into two parts after World War II and is now the capital of Germany.
Berlin
How does West-Central Europe’s mild climate serve as a valuable resource and contribute to the economy? *think about crops*
Makes good agriculture possible and also makes the land attractive for tourists.
Name three major events in German history?
WWI, WWII, The Berlin Wall fell.
Name the famous monument from Paris, France.
The Eiffel Tower
Who started World War II?
Adolf Hitler
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Geographic features that support trade and travel across the region of West-Central Europe? *Think about ships traveling*
Rivers, harbors, and ports
What is France's most famous for?
Wine, Fashion, Film, and Art
What is Christian Lent? Give an example.
When you give up something for 30-40+ days. Such as: giving up soda or social media for 30-40+ days.