All About Europe
11 Questions
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Students must locate major European countries, identify major European Landmarks, Landforms, and answer questions on European culture.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The Ural Mountains extend from Northern Russian through Kazakhstan. They are 1,640 miles in length and create a natural border between Europe and _____________?
- A.
Africa
- B.
Asia
- C.
Australia
- D.
North America
Correct Answer
B. Asia -
- 2.
This mountain range is the source of almost all rivers in Italy. They are 830 miles in length and form the backbone of the country. What are they?
Correct Answer
Apennines
Apennines Mountains
Apennines Mts.
Apennines Mt. - 3.
This mountain range extends 700 miles beginning on the southern coastline of France and ending in Albania along the Adriatic Sea. They provide beautiful scenery with lakes, glaciers, and the some of the best skiing on the planet.
- A.
Ural Mountains
- B.
Himalayan Mountains
- C.
Alps
- D.
Balkan Mountains
Correct Answer
C. Alps -
- 4.
This Doric Classical style Greek Architecture was built in honor of Athena, goddess of Wisdom, in 5th Century B.C. What is this famous building's name and location?
- A.
Athena located in Acropolis, Greece
- B.
Temple of Athena Nike located in Athens, Greece
- C.
Acropolis located in Athens, Greece
- D.
Parthenon located in Athens, Greece
Correct Answer
D. Parthenon located in Athens, Greece -
- 5.
At the time of it's completion, in March 1889, this building was the tallest known. It stands at a total height of 1,052 feet and was designed by Alexandre Gustave _________ who shares his last name with the building.
Correct Answer
Eiffel
Eiffel Tower - 6.
The residence of the Pope, the best known chapel in Vatican City, Rome famous for it's fresco decor and architecture of Renaissance greats like Michelangelo. This chapel is called The ________ Chapel.
- A.
St. Basilica
- B.
St. Paul's
- C.
Sistine
- D.
St. Elizabeth's
Correct Answer
C. Sistine -
- 7.
Europe is home to the world's smallest country the ___________ and the world's largest country ____________. This is one of the most astounding facts about Europe!
- A.
Russia, Vatican
- B.
Malta, Sweden
- C.
Finland, United Kingdom
- D.
Vatican, Russia
Correct Answer
D. Vatican, Russia -
- 8.
Europe is the 2nd LARGEST Continent in the World.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
In the 17th and 18th Centuries Europe controlled much of the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Europe is the 3rd most populous continent in the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Label any 4 of the 8 European Countries listed below:1)France2)Russia3)Germany4)Italy 5)Spain6)Poland7)United Kingdom8)Sweden
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