Map Skill-Builder
What is the largest country in Europe?
Russia
What body of water lies between Europe, Africa, and Asia?
Mediterranean Sea
Germany has the strongest ________ in Europe and the second-largest _______.
Economy, Population
Germany is located in north-central Europe & touches the Baltic & North seas. Explain how this location is beneficial to trade.
trade with neighboring countries; use seas for trading
This faith is the historical foundation for Christianity and Islam.
Judaism
Which Country, shaped like a boot, juts out into the Mediterranean Sea?
Italy
Which Mountain range separates Europe form Asia?
Ural Mountains
The country of Germany has a ____ Climate, which is good for agriculture?
Mild
How did the location of mineral resources and the Rhine River help the Ruhr Valley become a densely populated manufacturing region?
manufactured goods made from resources sent on river to Atlantic Ocean.
Christianity
Which large island nation lies just north of France?
United Kingdom
Which region of rich farmland stretches across the northern part of Europe?
European Plain
While agriculture is important, _____ & ________ drive the German economy.
Manufacturing & Service Industries
Why do most Russians live in western Russia?
warmer climate, more fertile land
France, Spain, and Italy follow this religion.
Christianity
Germany, Spain and Italy share a border with which nation?
France
Which mountain range stretches across the top of northern Italy?
The Alps
Fortunately, Germany is also a rich in mineral resources, such as ____________, which support major industries in the ______.
coal & iron, Ruhr Valley
Explain how Russia's huge size and cold climate often make international trade difficult.
rivers and seas frozen most of the year
Muhammad founded the religion in the 7th century.
Islam
Through which country would you travel to go from France to Portugal?
Spain
Which major river touches 10 European nations before emptying into the Black sea?
Danube River
Most German farms are located on flat, fertile ______ of northern Germany.
plains
Where did European languages come from, & why are so many different languages spoken in Europe today?
Indo-European language branched out & changed over thousands of years. Ancient Indo-European tribes migrated into Europe and settled in different groups.
Most Russians follow this religion.
Christianity