Early Middle Ages: Geography of Europe

Early Middle Ages: Geography of Europe

Poll

If you had to choose land to live on, what would be the MOST IMPORTANT factor for you?

• Next to a river (fresh water)

• Good farmland to grow crops

• Surrounded by mountains for protection against invaders

• Good weather

Multiple Choice

Which years are considered 'The Middle Ages'?

• 400-800 A.D.

• 500-1500 A.D.

• 100-500 A.D.

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Boot shaped peninsula south of France and Germany. Also located above the Mediterranean Sea. What country am I?

• France

• Iberian Peninsula

• Florida

• Italy

Multiple Choice

When humans develop technologies for adapting to their environment, it is to make their lives easier, not harder.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Western Europe is made up of rivers and flat land. How did the geography shape people's lives?

• Western Europe had access to many fresh water sources and excellent farmland to grow crops.

• Western Europe only grew oranges and grapes

• Western Europe raised only certain types of animals

• Western Europe only had trees and woodpeckers

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is the shape and elevation of land.

Multiple Choice

One-third of Europe's land is arable, or good for farming. Name this landform.

• tundra

• taiga

• Northern European Plain

• Alpine Mountain Range

Multiple Choice

What is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides?

• Islands

• Highlands

• Fjords

• Peninsula

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range located in western Russia forms the boundary between Europe and Asia?

• Alps Mountains

• Pyrenees Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

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