Human Geography of Northern Europe

What countries make up the Nordic countries?

• Denmark, France, Italy

• Denmark, Finland, Iceland

• Finland, Scotland, England

• Iceland, Greenland, Belgium

Who was William the Conqueror?

• A man from Normandy who conquered all of Europe

• A king from France who invaded Europe

• A king from England who controlled the Nordic countries

The countries that make up the United Kingdom are:

• England, France, Ireland and Wales

• England, Scotland, Wales

• England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

How did Britain's geography give the nation an advantage?

• As a landlocked country, it can easily invade into surrounding countries

• It's status as an island helped protect it

• It is surrounded by a long mountain range, keeping out invaders

• It's status as a peninsula connected it to other countries in Europe

After 1066, did any outside power ever successfully invade Britain?

• Yes

• No

What is a parliament?

• A government led by a president with three separate lawmaking branches

• A government led by a dictator and appointed lawmakers

• A representative lawmaking body whose members are elected or appointed

What is Magna Carta?

• A document that inspired trial by jury and no taxation without representation

• A charter that gave more power to the King

• A constitution that led to freedom for slaves in Britain

What two natural resources helped Britain become the first nation to industrialize?

• Iron ore and steel

• Iron ore and coal

• Coal and oil

How did Britain use its colonies during the Industrial Revolution?

• For slave labor

• For natural resources

• For young men to work in British factories

Which Nordic country developed the most industry?

• Finland

• Iceland

• Sweden

• Norway