European Geography
What country is shaped like a boot?
Italy
Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Who was the president of the United States during World War 1?
Woodrow Wilson
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more countries.
True or False: The Russian Revolution helped lead to Russia leaving World War I.
True
What major river flows through Germany
The Rhine River
What are the 3 G's?
God, Gold, and Glory
Which country was forced to take most of the blame for the war?
Germany
Which country was most negativley impacted by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
What was a revolution?
A major change / Attempt to overthrow the current government
What sea is located between Europe and Africa?
The Mediterranean Sea
What were Europeans looking for when they explored new trade routes?
A faster route to Asia
What was one of the main reasons the United States got involved in World War 1?
The Zimmermann Telegram - A coded message sent by Germany to try to get Mexico to attack the US
Why is the Treaty of Versailles important?
The Treaty of Versailles was important because it officially ended World War I and set rules for Germany after the war.
What country was Russia known as after the Russian Revolution?
The Soviet Union
What is the largest country in Europe?
Russia
What were the 4 European countries that explored the Americas?
Spain, France, England, Portugal
What were the names of the two powers fighting against each other in World War 1? Which side won the war?
The allied powers and the central powers.
The Allied Powers won the war.
What were some of the weaknesses of the Treaty of Versailles?
-Germany was humiliated.
-Russia was left out of conversations and lost a lot of land.
-European colonies were upset over their treatment
True or False: Czar Nicholas the II and the entire royal family were killed, ending 400 years of czarist rule
True
Name at least 6 countries in Europe
How did European exploration affect Americans?
Europeans brought new diseases, animals, goods, and ideas, while also taking land and resources.
What big event is to blame for the start of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the start of World War II?
It punished Germany and caused anger that Hitler used to gain support.
Name some of the outcomes of the Russian Revolution
- Russia was no longer under a monarchy
- The country became a communist country
- Russia signed a peace treaty with Germany