Greece
Greece is the birthplace of what games?
Olympic Games
Regional variations in a language
Dialect
Which river is located in the valley along the broad plain in northern Italy separating the Alps and Apennines?
Po River Valley
Where, specifically, is Vatican City located?
Inside Rome, Italy
Where did the Renaissance start?
(Country and city)
Florence, Italy
What is the name of island south of Greece where Titus carried out his ministry?
Crete
an extended period of little or no economic growth
Recession
Which country in Western Europe is known to have the most seismic activity?
Italy
Which city uses canals instead of streets for most of their transportation?
Venice, Italy
Which country played a crucial role in helping form the European Union?
Italy
About how many islands are a part of Greece?
2,000
Nationalize means to place a business or industry under _______________________
government control
What mountains are on Italy’s northern border, separating it from Europe?
Alps
The French Riviera is known for what?
Beaches
After _____________’s (ruler) death, the country of _________ split into many small, independent political units.
Charlemagne
Country: Germany
What is important to Greece’s economy?
Farming/Agriculture
Luxembourg has a considerably _______ standard of living
High
What are Portugal’s three most popular exports?
Cork, wine, olive oil
Which city is Germany’s largest port?
Hamburg
Which country first gave independence to their African colonies in 1975, making them one of the last European countries to rule colonies?
Portugal
The _________ civilization is best known for its culture on the island of Crete.
Minoan
What is the name of high plateau located in central Spain on the Iberian Peninsula?
Meseta
What regions in eastern France have been fought over because of their resource-rich lands?
Alsace and Lorraine
What European country is Frankfurt located in AND what is it known for?
Germany’s finance or banking center
Who ruled Portugal until 1492?
The Moors