Southern Europe

Which of the following statements accurately describe Greece today? Choose the two correct answers.

• It is largely urbanized.

• It has little air pollution.

• It has a profitable tourism industry.

• Its capital is the most modern European city.

• Its education system is ranked the highest in Southern Europe.

Which of the following are located on the Iberian Peninsula?

Select the two correct answers.

• the Po

• The Alps

• The Tagus

• the Pyrenees

• the Apennines

In which area did Spain and Portugal once rule huge territories?

• Asia

• Africa

• The Americas

• The Balkan Peninsula

• Algeria 
• Albania 
• Montenegro 
• Macedonia 

What economic actions by the European Union have caused political tension among member states?

• The EU gave loans and subsidies to some members in Southern Europe, stretching resources and creating resentment among member states.

• The EU promoted economic stability and prosperity in Southern Europe so it outpaced growth and standards of living elsewhere in Europe.

• The EU allowed unresolved ethnic tensions within the Balkan Peninsula to spill over into other regions of Europe.

• The EU ended the membership of Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain due to their high unemployment, government overspending, and extreme debt.

French word translating to rebirth. It symbolized the beginning of a new era of art, rebirthing the classical models of the Ancient Greek periods while using modern techniques.

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Dark Ages

Which mountains separate Spain and France?

• Alps

• Apennines

• Pyrenees

• Cyprus

What is the capital of Italy?

• Madrid

• Lisbon

• Rome

• Athens

What country is represented by number 4?

• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• Turkey
• Iraq

Greeks in ancient Athens introduced the concept of ________, which has influenced society, politics, and culture around the world.

• Democracy

• Mythology

• Communism