Geo-A-GoGo
Itchin' for Italy
Gaga for Greece
Silly for Spain
Trivia-GoGo
100
This country is made up of over 2000 islands.
GREECE
100
The smallest country in the world; where the head of the Roman Catholic faith lives
Vatican City
100
Ancient Greece was home to the world's first ________.
Democracy
100
Most widely practiced religion
Roman Catholic
100
How can one tell a church is a Greek Orthodox church just from looking at it?
It has a royal blue dome
200
The majority of Southern Europe experiences this Climate Region
Mediterranean
200
Italy's most valuable crop, _________, allows the country to be the world's largest producer of __________.
Grapes; wine
200
Most widely practiced religion
Greek Orthodox (AKA Eastern Orthodox Christian)
200
The most important meal of the day in Spain
Lunch
200
What is the Spanish name for a bullfight?
Corrida
300
How much of the Iberian Peninsula does Spain, Europe's second largest country, occupy?
80%
300
Modern pizza originated where?
Naples, Italy
300
Define MOSAICS
Creative and colorful pictures created from pieces of colored stone/glass
300
Who is Spain's most famous playwright and to whom is he compared (i.e. another writer)?
Lope de Vega; William Shakespeare
300
In Spain, what is the "holiday" called when children get to open their Christmas presents (i.e January 6th)?
The Epiphany
400
Name two mountain ranges in Italy as well as their locations.
Alps ---> northern border Appenines ---> run like a spine through the country
400
Identify THREE traits that make Venice unique and beautiful
AWV no roads; no cars allowed man-made islands (117 of them) every vehicle is waterborne all doors are numbered; even those no longer in use some Venetian specialties (glass, lace, etc.) canals lined with palaces that date back several centuries pigeons flock to this area and tourists love taking pictures with them (YUCK) etc.
400
Name the largest island in Greece AND name the largest peninsula in Greece
Crete; Peloponnesus
400
What topics should you avoid discussing in Spain. Name TWO.
religion, family, jobs Also don't make negative remarks about bullfighting
400
What is the name of the palace in Venice that houses the world's largest painting?
Doges' Palace
500
How does GEOGRAPHY influence life in Southern Europe? Give at least three examples.
close proximity to the sea ----> seafood is a staple of their diet crops like grapes and olives grow abundantly in the area thanks to the Mediterranean climate Climate allows them to consume more fresh produce/foods than people in colder climates Mild climate attracts lots of tourists Mountains make trade difficult Seas make trade easier etc.
500
Why is it ironic (or unexpected) that Italy would have a wealth of resources taken from the environment?
Italy, like the other Southern European countries, is very polluted. One would not think that you would be able to rely heavily on such a polluted environment.
500
Even though Greece is very mountainous, more people there work in __________ than in any other industry.
Agriculture
500
Describe bullfights in Spain. Give at least THREE details about them.
More of an art than a sport Embodies qualities of bravery and honor Violent activity that results in the killing of a bull 6 bulls are killed each Sunday (March-October) Huge festivals like the Running of the Bulls are very popular Don't speak negatively about them etc.
500
Where did the term MARATHON come from?
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