History of the Region
When did World War I end?
1918
What is the definition of the word 'city-state'?
A city that is also a country.
A country that is a city.
What large sea takes up most of the southern coast of Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the most common religion in Europe?
Christianity
What country in Western Europe is famous for its thick hot chocolate and churro?
Spain
When did World War II end?
1945
What is a 'Fjord'?
A narrow, U-shaped coastal valley with steep sides formed by glaciers.
What river runs east and west through Portugal and Spain?
Tagus River
How many countries are part of the European Union?
27
What country is famous for 'Oktoberfest'?
Germany
What major event happened in the year 1440?
The invention of the printing press.
What is 'glaciation'?
The process of becoming covered by glaciers.
Jagged mountains being formed due to movement of glaciers.
France and Spain
What are the two language groups of Indo-European languages?
Romance languages & Germanic languages
What two beverages are very important for many countries in Western Europe?
Wine & Beer
What year was the European Union created?
1992
What is a 'dialect'?
A regional variety of language with unique features like vocab, grammar, or pronunciation.
What plateau is found mostly in the middle of Spain?
Meseta Plateau
Why are literacy rates in Western Europe so high?
Schools have strong support from the government.
High taxes lead to better social programs and benefits for people.
Denmark
What was the "Renaissance"?
A massive development of the arts and literature in Europe.
What is the definition of the word 'homogenous'?
Made up of many things that are the same.
Many things that are similar.
To be similar to other things.
Why does Europe have such a warm/temperate climate?
The Westerlies blow warm air from the tropics over to Europe, creating a much more temperate climate than expected.
What is welfare capitalism?
The government uses tax money to supply a variety of services, such as healthcare and education, to all its citizens.
Name the 5 most populated countries in Western Europe.
France, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain.