Geography
Which mountain range forms a natural border between Spain and France?
The Pyrenees
Spanish, French, and Italian are examples of languages.
Romance
In a democracy, people have a role in .
choosing leaders or shaping laws
Who is the head of government (chief executive) of Germany? What is that title?
The Chancellor
Name one river that has supported trade and transportation in Europe.
The Danube River or the Rhine River
Russian and Ukrainian are examples of languages.
Slavic
A constitutional monarchy has a monarch, but government powers are also limited by
a constitution, laws, or elected government institutions
Who holds most of the power in Russia’s government?
The President
What body of water separates Great Britain from mainland Europe?
The English Channel
Fertile soil can encourage people to settle in an area because
fertile soil supports farming and food production
Name two religions practiced in Europe: ______and________.
Any two: Christianity, Islam, Judaism
The EU encourages member countries to
cooperate on shared issues, including trade
Compare: How is the head of government in the UK different from the head of government in Russia?
The UK Prime Minister is chosen from Parliament and answers to it, while Russia’s president is elected separately and holds most of the power
How might a broad plain make travel or farming easier?
Possible answer: A broad, flat plain can make it easier to grow crops, build roads, and move goods.
One reason many people live near cities is
cities offer jobs, services, and transportation
In a parliamentary system, the head of government is chosen from
parliament
True or false: Every European country belongs to the EU.
False
A country with accessible ports may find it easier to ?
trade with other places
Why is it inaccurate to say that everyone in Europe shares the same culture?
Possible answer: Europe has many languages, religions, traditions, and communities.
Who is the head of state of the United Kingdom?
The King (monarch)
Match each country with its leader title: United Kingdom, Germany, Russia → Prime Minister, Chancellor, President (and King
King is head of state, Prime Minister is head of government; Germany: President is head of state, Chancellor is head of government; Russia: President is head of state and the real chief executive (also appoints a Prime Minister