Define It
Gaelic
traditional language of Ireland
The ___________ ___________ of Northern Europe changes dramatically in different locations.
physical geography
The governments of Ireland and the United Kingdoms are ___________ with an "ornamental monarch".
democracies
Tourists often come to this country to see volcanoes, glaciers, and geysers.
Iceland
By the 1900's this Empire stretched around the world.
British
Classmate whose family has a contract on a new house
Cooper
neutral
not taking sides in an international conflict
***Sweden has chosen to remain neutral in international conflicts for almost 200 years!
territory of Denmark
Greenland
Capital of Ireland
Dublin
Capital of Sweden
Stockholm
Because of these landforms in Northern Europe, sports like skiing are popular.
mountains
Classmate who took care of their siblings last week so that their Mom could have a quick get-a-way
Olivia
disarm
give up all weapons
Millions of years ago, glaciers created _________ and lakes in Northern Europe.
fjords
The conflict in Northern Ireland is between
Catholics and Protestants
Although the Scandinavian countries have strong economies and high standards of living, the people do not pay for ________.
health care
In spite of the region's latitude, its climates are surprisingly
mild
Classmate going to Florida on Spring Break to visit their family.
Christina
geothermal energy
energy produced from the Earth's interior
a warm ocean current that keeps temperatures in Norther Europe relatively mild
North Atlantic Drift
This contributed to the United Kingdom building a large empire.
Industrial Revolution
Country with one of the longest coastlines in the world
Norway
*oil fields in the NORTH Sea are expected to run dry during the next century
_________ "pop"ular culture has influenced the world through it music, language, and literature.
British
Classmate with the next birthday
Micah
Scandinavian Peninsula
includes the countries of Sweden and Norway
early Scandinavian warriors
vikings
*are believed to be the first European explorers to reach North America.
*were excellent sailors and attacked by sea
The United Kingdom is a union of these 4 small countries.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
*they have many of the same culture traits
Country that controlled Sweden and Norway in the 1500's
Denmark
*uses 50% of its land for farming
The __________ of Ireland are NOT shared by the people of Scotland.
languages and religions
Classmate whose awesome sister takes care of bringing his lunch when he forgets it
Joey