What river is located in the west on the border with France?
The Rhine River
100
Which of the following is not a capital found in Western Europe: Reykjavik, Dublin, London, Bucharest, Athens, or Paris.
Bucharest
100
The world’s first democracy was formed in
Greece
200
What part of parliament makes the laws in the United Kingdom?
House of Commons
200
The number one producer of France is ___________
wine
200
Switzerland holds central Europe’s continental divide, also known as the a) Jutland b) Alps c) autobahn d)welfare state
b) Alps
200
Is Amsterdam in Germany or Netherlands?
Netherlands
200
What three parts to the economy does Greece rely on?
Shipping, tourism, farming
300
What is the majority religion that is practiced by Irish people?
Roman catholic
300
Belgium is made up of two main cultural and language groups. ______ is found in the north and ____ is found in the south.
Flemmings = North Walloons= South
300
Which country fits the following: They had workers in the East who had less experience in working with modern technology than workers in the West, and resulted in the closing of inefficient factories?
Germany
300
Where does Finland get most of its wealth from?
Huge forests of spruce, pine and birch
300
Why is farming not so great in Spain and Portugal?
Poor soil -- people have to rely on dry-farming. No irrigation
400
What four political or administrative divisions make up the United Kingdom?
Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
400
What goods are imported in Belgium?
Metals, fuels, and raw materials
400
4) True or false: France is covered entirely by a flat plain:
False. High mountain ranges, a large, flat plain, and several rivers
400
Of the three major rivers found in Western Europe, which river is an important industrial area in Germany?
The Ruhr
400
What is the difference between the government in Greece and Italy?
Greece has a parliamentary republic; Italy has a democratic republic
500
Explain the Northern Ireland Conflict:
British rule had control over Ireland until 1922. Southern counties won independence from Britain and became a republic, but Northern counties wanted to remain part of the UK. Nationalists want the 6 counties to reunite with the Republic of Ireland, while loyalists want to stay under British rule.
500
The second largest exporter in France is a) wine b) raw materials c) food or d) manufactured goods
b) food
500
What characteristics make up Austria’s economy?
Mountains provide timber, rivers generate hydroelectric power, and chemicals, vehicles, metals and machinery are produced in factories
500
Most European countries belong to the EU. What is this known as?
European Union
500
What are the main goods produced in Spain?
Olive oil, iron ore, processed foods, clothing, footwear, steel, automobiles