European culture
Which languages in Europe use a Cyrillic alphabet based on ancient Greek letters? (Name two)
Slavic languages like Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Belorussian and Russian.
What is a river that flows from the west to the east of Europe, from Germany to the Black Sea?
the Danube River
What is the name of the wall that was set up between the west and east of Berlin?
the Berlin wall
What is the most visited tourist attraction in Europe? (France)
The Notre Dame
Norway once knighted a penguin?
True! And more than once:)
Which contemporary European languages are based on Latin? Name two.
French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian.
What is a river that flows through Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France and the Netherlands?
the Rhine River
What is the name of the treaty that was signed to end World War I?
the Treaty of Versailles
Which country in Europe doesn't have mosquitos?
Iceland:) It's too cold there!
The country with the most castles in Europe is France?
False - it's the Czech Republic!
What is the fasting growing religion in Europe?
Islam
Which mountain range is located in western Russia to form the boundary between Europe and Asia?
the Ural mountains
Which Soviet leader came to power in 1985 and initiated changes that brought the fall of communism?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What is the name of the European city where more chocolate is bought than anywhere else in the world?
Brussels (precisely, Brussels Airport)
La Sagrada Familia in Spain has taken longer to build than the pyramids?
True! It has been under construction for 138 years and is still being built:)
Which branch of Christianity is found in Germany and the United Kingdom?
Protestantism
From which European mountain range does the snow melt and pour into many European rivers? People love to ski there.
the Alps
When and why did the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl explode?
In 1986, the explosion was the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power, and was due to the mistakes of the technicians and their experiment which caused a chain reaction.
What is the largest church in Europe? (in Rome)
St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
It's illegal in Switzerland to mow your lawn or wash your car on Sundays?
True! The Swiss believe it may interfere with the neighbours' relaxation:)
What is the first recorded faith to worship one god (monotheism)?
Judaism
What is the English name of the channel that the French and Polish people call La Manche?
the English Channel
When did the Russian war on Ukraine start? (exact date)
On February 24, 2022
What is the oldest monarchy in Europe? (surprise, surprise)
The Kingdom of Denmark, founded in 935 by the Vikings
There is no rainforest in Europe?
False! The last remaining rainforest in Europe is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina - it's called the Perućica Rainforest.