Geography of Europe
Nations & Cultures
Germany
Wild Card
100
How many countries are there in Europe?
44
100
This ancient civilization had a complex mythology of gods and goddesses and relied on the Mediterranean Sea for food and trade.
Ancient Greece
100
Who is this jerk?
Adolf Hitler
100
Which nation was greatly affected by air pollution?
UK - Germany - Russia
The United Kingdom
200
What large sea lies between Europe and Africa?
The Mediterranean Sea
200
Over time, Britain has transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a ______________ democracy.
parliamentary
200
What is the capital of Germany, today?
Berlin
200
What caused this damage to Germany's Black Forest in the 1980s?
Acid Rain
300
Name two major rivers in Europe.
Danube & Rhine
300
When Britain was ruled by absolute monarchs, they believed their authority was given by God.
What is the two-word term for this way of thought?
Divine Right
300
Why was Germany split into two countries after World War II?
The Soviet Union seized control of East Germany and made it a communist country. West Germany became a democracy and was influenced by the USA and Britain.
300
What factors might dictate what a country specializes in making?
natural resources and environment
400
Name three major mountain ranges in Europe.
Alps, Pyrenees, Ural
400
These northern Europeans follow the reindeer like the Plains Indians followed the buffalo.
Sami People
400
What does the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany say about human rights and religion?
Men and women have equal rights.
Germany has freedom of religion.
400
Germany specializes in making auto parts, but their climate isn't suitable for growing oranges. What kind of trade deal should Germany make to be good for both sides?
Germany could trade auto parts with a country that specializes in growing oranges.
500
How does this place represent the history and culture of Europe?
This is a cathedral. It represents the religious and architectural traditions of Europe.
500
Explain how the economic system of Russia changed following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Before the collapse, Russia had a centrally controlled economy where the government made all the decisions. After the fall of the Soviet Union, they became a mixed economy with supply and demand, but the government still had a lot of control. This slowed their growth.
500
Why did ancient people settle the area around Berlin, Germany?
The area had fertile soil. It also had major rivers that provided water for irrigation and made trade and travel easier.
500
What caused the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Ukraine?
what was one result of this disaster?
Failure to follow safety procedures.
Radiation escaped the plant, people had to evacuate, fires, explosions