Lesson 1
What separates Britain from France?
A. The Mediterranean Sea B. The English Channel
C. The North Sea
B. The English Channel
1.What process is used to make bronze?
a) Carving b) Smelting c) Mining
b) Smelting
What two language families are most common in Western Europe?
Romance and Germanic languages
Mention 3 countries in Western Europe.
Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland
Which mountains form a border between France and Spain?
A. Alps B. Pyrenees C. Apennines
B. Pyrenees
1.What system gave land to nobles in exchange for military service?
a) Capitalism b) Monarchy c) Feudalism
c) Feudalism
What is the most popular team sport in Western Europe?
soccer
Feudalism weakened the role of nobles in society. T/F
False
The North Sea is a part of the ............. Ocean
Atlantic
The Romans brought Italian to Western Europe. T/F
False
How many countries does the EU have now?
27
Oxford University in England and the University of Paris opened before 1200. T/F
True
An ............ is where river currents and ocean tides meet.
estuary
Who gained power after the French Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
English is a ........... language.
Germanic
Where is the Chunnel located and what does it connect?
Under the English Channel, it connects Britain to mainland Europe (or France)
What physical feature shaped the Northern European Plain?
A. Earthquakes B. Volcanic eruptions C. Glaciers
C. Glaciers
………… refers to the period of transition between ancient and modern times.
Medieval Age
What was the main goal of the European Union (EU) when it was formed?
To increase trade among European countries
Mention 3 functions of Rivers in Western Europe.
provide transportation routes, provide water for farming, produce electrical power, form political borders