Europe Culture Quiz

The language group that includes Italian, French, and Spanish is called

• Germanic

• Indic

• Romance

• Slavic

The most widely practiced religion in Europe is

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

European art and music developed out of the artistic achievements of ancient

• France and Germany

• Greece and Rome

• India and Turkey

• Japan and China

The period of European art in which emotions were conveyed through landscapes and natural scenes was called the

• Abstract Period

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Romantic Period

The number of books available to people increased due to the development in the 1400s of

• the modern novel

• Epic Poetry

• the printing press

• writing paper

The cuisine of any European country is largely determined by its

• landforms and climate

• seaports and villages

• economy and railroads

• imports and exports

Which of the following statements about European cities is true?

• Many share a common language.

• Most are located along a coast.

• Many began hundreds of years ago.

• Most reflect a single cultural tradition.

During what era did a good deal of music and art focus on religion?

• Middle Ages

• Classical period

• Romantic period

• impressionism

Why was the development of the printing press so important?

• It made people enjoy novels

• It provided jobs for workers

• It made books available to more people

• It led to other inventions

In what location do olives, tomatoes, and garlic play a key role in cooking traditions?

• Mediterranean countries

• Great Britain

• Scandinavian countries

• Easter Europe