Mediterran.
Western Europe
Northern Europe
Eastern Europe
Misc.
100
Name at least 2 Mediterranean Country
Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal
100
Name at least 3 countries located in Western Europe.
France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands
100
List at least 3 countries located in Northern Europe.
Ireland, England, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark
100
Name at least 2 countries or regions located in Eastern Europe.
Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Balkans
100
What group from Northern Europe was known for sailing in long ships and raiding coastal towns?
Vikings
200
What were the two most influential ancient societies of the Mediterranean?
Greeks and Romans
200
What are the 2 dominant countries of Western Europe?
France and Germany
200
List 2 Nordic countries.
Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark
200
What does it mean to say that Eastern Europe is a "cultural crossroads?"
place where many cultures meet together, can sometimes lead to conflict
200
Who was Napoleon?
French conqueror
300
What major empire spoke Latin?
Romans
300
This country is known for its musicians ex. Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart
Germany
300
T or F: Northern Europe is a culturally diverse place.
False
300
What is one empire that has ruled all or part of Eastern Europe at some point in history?
Byzantine, Ottoman, Austro-Hungary, Soviet (Russia)
300
This ancient place held the first Olympics.
Greece
400
What is a city-state and where were they located?
the city was an independent political unit (like a country), found in ancient Greece
400
Describe what modern life is like in Western Europe.
peaceful & pleasant, low crime, live in smaller homes, more vacation days
400
What is the most common religion of Northern Europe?
Protestant
400
What is 1 major city located in Eastern Europe and what country is it in?
Budapest - Hungary, Prague - Czech Republic
400
What are 2 reasons that tourism is a major industry in the Mediterranean?
nice climate, art, historical sites, cuisine
500
Why did the Roman Empire fall?
political corruption and barbaric attacks
500
List 2 luxury products that are produced in Western Europe and the country that is known for making it
Swiss watches, German cars, French fashion
500
Why did they say, "the sun never sets on the British Empire?"
British empire was so large that it was always daylight somewhere in it
500
Why is there still alot of conflict in the Balkan region?
poor economies and ethnic loyalties
500
Which European regions are more politically and economically stable?
Northern and Western
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