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How are the Baltic States and the Mediterranean countries different in terms of climate?

Mediterranean is much warmer, while the Baltic States are typically colder. 

100

Name a reason the tourism industry is large in Europe.

Recreation, history, and diverse landscapes/cultures.

100

This is the world's smallest nation. It is located entirely inside Rome and is where the Pope lives

Vatican City

100

Which empire spread across Europe and is known as one of the most important in human history?

Roman Empire

100

What is a polder?

The technology that drains water from an area so that it can be farmed on land. 

200

The name for waterways carved out by glaciers (a lot in Norway)

Fjords

200

What is the "Chunnel"?

The Channel Tunnel that goes under the English Channel

200

This city is known for hosting the first Olympic games. 

Athens, Greece

200

These two places are considered the birthplaces of Western civilization.

Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

200

What is the name given to the Low Countries of Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg?

Benelux

300

What is the name of the 4 peninsulas we discussed?

Iberian, Italian, Balkan, and Scandinavian 

300

What is the currency that the EU uses?

Euros

300

Where is the Neuschwanstein Castle located?

Germany

300
This happened in the 1400's and included new works of art, sciences, and technologies.

The Renaissance

300

This ethnic group resides in Eastern/Central Europe and includes languages such as Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian. 

Slavic or slavs

400

How does the Atlantic Ocean impact the European climate?

North Atlantic Drift provides warm water to the northern and western coasts. This brings warm air and relatively mild weather conditions. 

400

Why is Western Europe more industrialized than Eastern Europe?

The Cold War recovery period from communism to capitalism.
400

Which city is known as the "Classical Music Capital of the World"?

Vienna

400

What is imperialism?

The taking over of a country for it's resources. The invading country DOES NOT settle the area. 

400

What is this river?

Danube

500

Describe the importance of the Strait of Gibraltar.

It is the only natural way in and out of the Mediterranean. Important for trade.  

500

What is the name of the soil that makes Ukraine's farm land so valuable?

Chernozem

500

Name three famous cultural landmarks in Paris.

Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre

500

What does NATO mean and what does it do?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization and it is a military alliance 

500

This man improved the Newcomen steam engine and helped Great Britain start the Industrial Revolution. 

James Watt

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