European Food
This Italian dish made of dough, tomato sauce, and cheese has become one of the world’s favorites.
What is pizza?
This iconic tower in Paris attracts millions of tourists every year.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This Romance language is spoken in both Spain and many Latin American countries.
What is Spanish?
On December 6th, many European countries celebrate this gift-bringing saint.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
The European Union began with cooperation between these two countries after WWII.
What are France and Germany?
Spain is famous for this rice dish, often made with saffron and seafood.
What is paella?
This British landmark houses Big Ben.
What is the Palace of Westminster?
Shakespeare wrote in this European language.
What is English?
Italy celebrates the end of Carnival with this famous mask-and-costume festival in Venice.
What is Carnevale (Venice Carnival)?
The euro became the official currency in this year.
What is 1999 (or 2002 for physical money)?
This Greek dip made of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic is served with grilled meats.
What is tzatziki?
The Acropolis can be found in this European capital.
What is Athens?
Dante Alighieri helped develop the literary form of this language.
What is Italian?
Sweden celebrates this Midsummer tradition with dancing around a flower-decorated pole.
What is the maypole dance?
The ancient Roman Empire began in this modern-day country.
What is Italy?
In Belgium, these fried treats are considered a national treasure—don’t call them “French.”
What are Belgian fries?
This river, Europe's second-longest, flows through ten countries.
What is the Danube?
This Russian author wrote War and Peace.
Who is Leo Tolstoy?
This German holiday market tradition fills towns with stalls, mulled wine, and crafts.
What are Christmas markets?
This city was divided into East and West during the Cold War.
What is Berlin?
This strong, blue-veined French cheese comes from caves in the Aveyron region.
What is Roquefort?
This Scandinavian region includes three countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
What is the Scandinavian Peninsula?
This Irish writer created the complex modernist novel Ulysses.
Who is James Joyce?
This Scottish New Year celebration includes fire festivals and the song “Auld Lang Syne.”
What is Hogmanay?
This organization, formed in 1949, is a major military alliance including many European nations.
What is NATO?