WWI
When did WW1 occur?
1914-1918
How many countries are in Europe?
44
Who was Vincent VanGogh?
an impressionist painter who painted Starry Night
What is NATO?
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
-A group of countries near the Atlantic Ocean who have formed an alliance
When did WW2 occur?
1939-1945
What event set this war into motion?
The assisination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand
In which hemispheres is Europe located?
Northeastern & Northwestern
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is known for the quick spread of knowledge and literacy?
The printing press
What event caused the US to enter the war, and how did the US support the war before this event?
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
sending money & supplies
What is Imperialism?
when countries gain power by force in taking over other lands
Which country in Europe today has the highest GDP?
Germany
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What is the European Union?
A group of European countries who monitor and control trade throughout Europe.
Who were the Allies?
Great Britian, France, the US and many others
What did the Treaty of Versailles do?
It ended WWI
Blamed Germany
Made Germany pay, give back land, and reduce their military
What body of water seperates England from France?
English Channel
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare
What is the Black Death?
A global pandemic that killed more than half of Europe's population
Who were the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, Japan
What event caused the United States to enter the war?
Germany sunk a passenger ship killing 182 US citizens and threatened to continue attacking civilian ships
What are some reasons people travel to Europe?
Who were Bach, Mozart, and Wagner?
Composer/Musicians
Which three European countries colonized North America?
England, France, Spain
How did WW2 end?
The US dropped the atomic bomb on Japan causing Japan to finally surrender.