Unit #3 Geo Europe/Russia

Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Benelux countries?

• Germany
• Netherlands
• Belgium
• Luxembourg

How did the Dutch reclaim land?

• By importing soil from other countries
• By using explosives
• By building dams
• Through drainage systems powered by windmills

What was the Renaissance?

• A time of renewed interest in learning and the arts
• A period of war and destruction
• A time of famine and disease
• A period of isolation and ignorance

What was the impact of the Crusades on Europe?

• Spread of Islam and decreased trade
• Spread of Christianity and increased trade
• Spread of Buddhism and isolationism
• Spread of Hinduism and technological advancement

What were the geographic advantages of the Mediterranean region?

• Frozen tundra and limited access to water
• High mountains and deep valleys
• Mild climate and access to over sea trade
• Harsh climate and lack of trade routes

What is the longest river in Europe?

• The Volga
• The Rhine
• The Danube
• The Seine

What were the two great civilizations of ancient Europe in the Mediterranean region?

• Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Babylon
• Ancient India and Ancient Persia
• Ancient Egypt and Ancient China
• Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

What is a polder?

• Land that is reclaimed by draining
• A type of forest
• A type of mountain
• A type of desert

Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

• The Pyrenees
• The Ural Mountains
• The Carpathian Mountains
• The Alps

What happened to Germany after WWII?

• It was annexed by France
• It became a communist country
• It was split into 2 nations and the Berlin Wall was built
• It became a monarchy