Geography & Culture
Why is Stockholm called a floating city?
It is built across 14 islands.
to give up all weapons
disarm
What countries form the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Name three things the Scandinavian countries have in common.
Similar political views, languages, and religion. Wealthy cities, strong economies, and well-educated workers. Highest standards of living in the world.
The British Empire was the largest empire in history. Is this true? Explain.
Yes. At the height of the British Empire, it controlled parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
What is the most densely populated country in Scandinavia?
Denmark
What countries make up the British Isles?
The Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
When was Stonehenge estimated to have been built?
Around 5000 years ago by early settlers.
Who were the warriors who raided Europe and the Mediterranean in the early Middle Ages?
The Vikings.
What countries make up Scandinavia?
Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.
Name some popular cultural icons from the UK.
William Shakespeare, U2, The Beatles, Spice Girls, Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, Adele and many more.
Which two groups are in conflict with each other in Northern Ireland?
Protestant and Roman Catholics.
When did Great Britain give up most of its colonies?
After World War II.
What country is in North America but belongs to Denmark?
Greenland
What makes up most of Iceland's exports?
Fish from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean account for about 70% of Iceland’s exports.
What are the capitals of the United Kingdom and Ireland?
London and Dublin.
Who established a strong kingdom in England in 1066?
The Normans, after the Battle of Hastings.
A type of democracy in which a monarch serves as head of state but a legislature makes the laws
constitutional monarchy
Who is Leif Eriksson?
He led the Vikings as one of the first Europeans to reach North America.
Which country is Scandinavia’s largest and most populous country?
Sweden
What empire was nicknamed the "empire on which the sun never sets”?
The British Empire
What two events caused the decline of the British Empire in the 1900s?
World War I and the Great Depression hurt the British economy.
What caused the economy of the United Kingdom to grow rapidly in the 1700s and 1800s?
In the 1700s and 1800s, the U.K.’s economy soared thanks to the Industrial Revolution.
Which country was the first to rule a union of all the Scandinavian kingdoms and territories in the 1300s?
Denmark
During the Middle Ages, give me the names of three of the invaders of the UK?
The Angles, Saxons, and Vikings ruled the British Isles.