European Words
European Landmarks
Political Geography of Europe
Physical Geography of Europe
Economic & Cultural Geography of Europe
100
Hot,Steady,South winds that blow from North Africa across the Mediterranean Sea into southern Europe, mostly during the spring season.
What is Sirocco?
100
Staging various events including gladiator fights, wild animal displays, theatrical entertainment, executions, religious ceremonies, mock sea battles and re-playing famous Roman victories.
What is the Colosseum?
100
Jutland, Scandinavian, Iberian, Italian, Balkan
What are the Five Major peninsulas?
100
Usually considered the dividing line between Asia & Europe; highest peak Narodnaya. Mountain System..
What is Ural Mountains?
100
Europe....Greece and the early Roman republic both had democracies...Athens had direct while Rome had indirect.
What is the birthplace of democracy?
200
A brown, soil-like material characteristics of boggy, acid ground, consisting of partly decomposed plants found in bags.
What is Peat?
200
One of the most famous monuments in Paris, it stands in the western end of Champs-Élysées to honor those who fought and died for France in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars...With the names of all French victories and Generals inscribed on the inner wall and outer wall.
What is Arc de Triumph?
200
Europe is located in the middle and high latitudes...For example, Northern Europe is Tundra and Subarctic, Most of the Western has Marine west coast climate, and Southern Europe has a Mediterranean Climate
What is the reason that Europe has many different types of climates?
200
The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, Going through eight countries- Austria, France, Germany, Italy,Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
What is Alps?
200
They did this to control resources and also compete with other European Countries..
Why did European countries take over other countries?
300
An earthen bank used to direct or prevent the passage of water to prevent flooding from happening.
What is Dike?
300
One of the oldest fountains in Rome and oldest water source..The fountain is made of the same material as the Colosseum is made of which is Travertine Stone. Throwing a coin in ensures you anther visitation to Rome
What is Trevi Fountain?
300
some of these are some islands....Britain, Iceland, Ireland
What is some of the islands in Northern Europe?
300
A mountainous region in southwest Germany, bordering France. Known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages.
What is the Black Forest?
300
There is oil deposits on the sea floor
What is the North Sea?
400
Formerly the inlet of the North sea located in The Netherlands.
What is Ijsselmeer?
400
Artifacts have been discovered dating back to the Neolithic Era, providing evidence of the first inhabitants..Known as a sacred place....The sacred temple 'Athena Polias' is also referred to as 'Bluebeard temple'.
What is Acropolis of Athens?
400
The Straight of Gibraltar connects a sea and ocean together and also separating Europe and Africa.
What connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea?
400
Is the longest and largest river in Poland, The remainder is in the Belarus, Ukraine, and Slovakia.
What is Vistula?
400
Most of Europe has forest mostly in two countries beside each other.
What is Norway and Sweden?
500
They have an aggregate population of about 24 million. The countries included are: Denmark,Finland,Iceland,Norway,Sweden.
What is Nordic Countries?
500
During 1648, this bridge halted the Swedes who attempted to invade this part of Prague....originally built with only one ornament, a large, cross made of wood. However, during the 1700s, it was removed and a large, bronze cross was placed there instead
What is Charles Bridge?
500
The Northern European plains is a flat area that extends through five different counties in Europe
What is the flat area that extends from France through the Netherlands,Germany,Poland and into Russia?
500
The Longest river on the Iberian Peninsula, along the border between Portugal and Spain emptying into the Atlantic ocean
What is Tagus?
500
Free Market Economic (operates on the idea of supply and demand) Mixed Economic (Government owns industries) Command Economic (Government owns all productions)
What are three major types of economic systems?
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