6.12.R - Lesson: Europe: Climate and Regions, Part 2 Review

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Match the following nations with their descriptions.

Czech Republic - its capital Prague is one of the most important cultural cities in Europe Hungary - located in the Carpathian Basin just south of the Carpathian Mountains Romania - the inspiration of Dracula and Transylvania Ukraine - has had conflict with Russia over the Crimean Peninsula

Which of the following nations has extensive natural harbors and canals with some of the busiest ports in the world?

Netherlands

World War II began when Germany invaded __________.

Poland

In one sentence, explain why Poland's history has been so turbulent.

Poland's history has been so turbulent because World War II started there when Germany invaded them in 1939.

What is the westernmost country on the mainland of Europe?

Portugal

What landlocked nation is located in the Alps and is famous for its neutrality?

Switzerland

Match the following nations with their capitals.

•Ukraine - Kiev •Italy - Rome •Hungary - Budapest •Greece - Athens

Which nation houses the headquarters of the European Union in its capital?

Belgium

Which area of Europe is mostly made up of the nations that used to comprise Yugoslavia?

Balkan States

What nation fought and won with the Allied Powers in World War I but was overrun by Germany early in World War II?

France

Which country was the home of the Roman Empire?

Italy

What is the only landlocked nation of the Low Countries?

Luxembourg

What is a common feature of the nations in Eastern Europe?

They were dominated by the Soviet Union during the latter half of the twentieth century.


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