Physical Geography (1)
These ships drag large nets behind them and process the fish they catch on board; they are also known as factory ships.
Trawlers
These seafaring people lived in northern Europe and were known for their explorations and raids.
Vikings
Modern Europe has strong education systems and a high level of ____ rate, meaning most people can read or write.
Literacy Rate
Artemis 2
This a student teacher at GPA learning how to become a social studies teacher.
Mr. Sayers
This major body of water that borders southern Europe.
Mediterranean Sea
Before converting to Christianity around 1000 AD, the Vikings followed this type of religion with many gods.
Pagan
The population of many Northern European countries is mostly _____, meaning most people share similar backgrounds, though immigration has added more diversity.
Homogenous
This monkey living in Japan became very popular as he comforted himself with a stuffed animal as he was being bullied by other monkeys.
Punch the Monkey
This state is shaped like a mitten and known for their Great Lakes and automobile industry.
Michigan
The mountains and plateaus of the Scandinavian Peninsula were shaped by this process, involving weathering and erosion caused by moving masses of large ice.
Glaciation
This period, beginning in the 1400's, is known as a "rebirth" of art, learning and new ideas in Europe. Originating from Italy
Renaissance
The worldwide economic downturn began in 2008 and hit countries like Iceland, Greece and Spain especially hard. (hint: starts with an R)
Recession
American Coney Island in Detroit, now employs this type of employee. (Make sure you still tip!)
Robot Waitress
This geographic feature describes land surrounded by water on three sides and include places like Sweden, Norway, Italy and Greece
Peninsulas
Athens and Sparta were two ancient Greek examples of _____ which are small, independent cities that had their own governments, sometimes uniting against common enemies.
City-states
The Italian language has many of these, which are regional ways of speaking, but people can still understand each other. (Hint; starts with a D)
Dialects
A lucky lady got to RELISH the opportunity to drive this vehicle across the country. We even saw this vehicle at GPA!
Wienermobile
Oil and natural gas discoveries have made this body of water an especially important natural resource for Norway.
North Sea
This movement challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church in the 1500's.
Protestant Reformation
In many European countries, people pay higher taxes so the government can provide services like free education and low-cost/free health care. This system is called _____.
Welfare Capitalism
Professional rock climber Alex Honnold free solo climbed El Capitan in this National Park.
Yosemite