World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids-cities Of Europe --4/1

Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris, France's capital. At night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the City of Light.

Ancient Romans built a trading port along the River Thames almost 2,000 years ago. This port became the city of London. London has been the center of British government for about 1,000 years.

Rome, the capital of Italy, has been an important city for more than 2,000 years.

Athens became the capital of Greece in 1833. But the city's fame dates back more than 2,400 years. At that time, Athens was the most powerful city in the world. It was a place of great learning, art, and wealth.

Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city. It suffered severe damage during World War II (1939-1945). The city was rebuilt, however, and continues to thrive today.

Madrid is one of the highest capital cities in Europe. It became the capital mainly because of its location near the center of Spain.

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in central Europe. Prague is called the "City of a Hundred Spires" because of its many churches.

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. The city lies in northeastern Austria on the Danube River. Vienna is the center of Austria's business, culture, and government.

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is the center of the nation's banking, insurance, and transportation industries. Several international organizations, including the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, have headquarters in or near the city.

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. The city's many canals and attractive buildings help make Amsterdam one of Europe's most charming and popular cities.