W/N/S Europe Quiz

What islands make up United Kingdom?

• Great Britain and Ireland

• Great Britain and Isle of Man

• Great Britain and the Channel Islands

• Britain, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

What are the Nordic countries?

• Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden

• France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal

• United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and Cuba

• Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga

What country were LEGOs created in?

• Denmark

• United States

• Germany

• Japan

Who were the Vikings?

• A group of seafaring Norse/Scandinavian people from the late eighth to early 11th century

• A professional football team based in Minnesota

• A series of space missions conducted by NASA

• A type of ancient Greek warship

Which of the following groups of countries fought in WWII on the same side?

• Germany, Soviet Union, Japan

• USA, Germany, Italy

• USA, United Kingdom, Soviet Union

• United Kingdom, Japan, Italy

What resources are found in the North Sea?

• Fish, Oil and natural gas

• Gold and diamonds

• Coal and iron

• Freshwater and fish

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s.

• A war that occurred in the 19th century.

• A peace treaty signed in the 18th century.

• A scientific discovery made in the 20th century.

What countries make up the Scandinavian Peninsula?

• Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

• Norway and Sweden

• Denmark, Finland, and Iceland

• Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland

What is the name of the plain on which Spain lies?

• Great Plains

• Meseta Central

• Indo-Gangetic Plain

• Siberian Plain

Who was the first Roman emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Tiberius

• Caligula