Europe Review
What country is now able to grow grapes and olives, most likely due to rising global temperatures
France
Which country is the "most visited country in the world?"
France
What country controls Crete?
Greece
The Roman Empire primarily surrounded this.
Italian Peninsula
What group was the enemy of the Crusaders?
Muslims
Where are you most likely to see fjords?
Norway
What were windmills originally used for on the coast of the Netherlands?
many different things
When was World War I?
1914-1918
What percentage of Europe's land is suitable for agriculture?
33%
What region of Europe was last to join the European Union?
Balkan
Which peninsula in Europe contains the most countries?
Balkan
What German king was able to unite nearly all of Europe?
Charlemagne
Which European river flows into the North Sea?
Danube
What country makes up the Jutland Peninsula?
Denmark
What organization currently unifies Europe together?
European Union
Which country in Europe has the greatest population?
Germany
Where was democracy first practiced?
Greece
What occurred during World War II that killed millions of Jews?
Holocaust
What country in Europe might experience the "midnight sun?"
Iceland
Who led the Protestant Reformation with the 95 theses directed at questionable Catholic practices?
Martin Luther
What geographic feature in Europe has provided fertile land for agriculture, as well as a historic passage for armies waging war in Europe?
Northern European Plain
Which European country would you expect to have the most Roman Catholics?
Spain
Which European countries are located on peninsulas?
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, and Sweden
Which country is on two continents?
Turkey
What two countries were superpowers of the world after World War II?
US and Soviet Union
Which country in Europe has the largest area?
Ukraine
Describe the Reconquista.
a series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Muslims who had occupied most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 18th century
What does the Renaissance refer to?
began in Italian city-states - time of renewed interest in learning and the arts - lasted from 14-16th centuries - inspired by classical art and writings
What 14th Century problem killed millions of people?
bubonic plague
What is Venice known for?
canals
The abundance of this and this made Europe the leader in the industrial revolution.
coal and iron ore
What is the euro?
currency of Europe
How can factories in Europe contribute to deforestation?
factories produce lots of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide - formed with water vapor and oxygen = acid rain/snow
What creates fjords?
glaciers
What is the significance of the Great Schism?
it was the first permanent major split in the Christian Church - outcome: creation of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches
What are earthen banks that are also called levees?
naturally occurring ridges or artificially constructed fills or walls
What is partially decayed plant matter that can be used for fuel?
peat
What contribution did the Romans make to government?
republic
What is a major problem in Venice?
severe water pollution and "killer algae"
What separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?
the Pyrenees
What divides Europe from Asia?
the Urals
What is the significance of the westerly winds and the North Atlantic Drift?
the winds blow west to east, picking up warmth and moisture and carrying it over Europe, and the drift is a current of warm water near the west coast
Where are the Alps located?
they stretch across 8 Alpine countries