Europe Part I
What is the largest amphitheater ever build in Rome, Italy?
The Colosseum
What is the London's underground transport system called?
The Tube
What is the name of the tunnel that connects England and France?
The Channel Tunnel
Who was the first person to set foot on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
Where is the Statue of Liberty located? Where was it built?
New York Harbor; France
What is the name of the Scandinavian country that has more lakes than any other European Country?
Finland
What is the smallest European State?
HOw many people live there?
Vatican City; 800
How long is the Channel Tunnel?
31miles long
Which mountains stretch down the west coast of North America?
The Rocky Mountain (the Rockies)
What is the second largest country in the world?
Canada
Russia covers about ____________ of Europe
37%
What is the largest island in the world and how many sq miles does it cover?
Greenland, 800, 000 sq miles
What are the names of the special boats that people use to ride in the canals of the city of Venice? How many canals are there?
Gondolas;150
What is the national symbol of Canada? What is it called in Canada?
The maple tree; king of the forest
What is the national symbol of the United States? What does it represent?
The bald Eagle; freedom
The Eiffel Tower was built in ________ and __________ steps.
1889, 1665 steps
What is the Spain's second city?
What Cathedral is there?
When did the construction of the cathedral begin?
Barcelona
Sagrada Familia Cathedral
1882
What country is shaped like a high boot and what is its capital city?
Italy; Rome
Which two countries share the longest border?
USA and Canada
What is the name of the most famous canyon in the USA? What state is it in?
The Grand Canyon; Arizona
What is the highest peak in Europe and how tall is it?
Mount Elbrus, 18,500ft/5,642m
What is Europe's longest river and how long is it?
Volga; 2,294 miles/3,692km
Name at least two countries that start with S
Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, Switzerland
Which 4 US presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
The longest river in the USA is made up of 3 rivers. What are their names?
Mississippi, the Missouri, and the Jefferson river