Exploring European Geography

Which ocean borders Europe to the north?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the capital city of Greece, known as the birthplace of Western civilization?

• Paris

• Rome

• Berlin

• Athens

Which city in the Netherlands is known for its canals and was the home of Anne Frank?

• Utrecht

• The Hague

• Rotterdam

• Amsterdam

Who became the leader of France on November 9, 1799?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Charles de Gaulle

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

• To separate different ethnic groups

• To create a tourist attraction

• To stop defections from East Germany to West Berlin

• To protect against invasions

What was the Pax Romana?

• A period of civil war in Rome

• A 200-year period of peace in the Roman Empire

• The construction of the Colosseum

• The fall of the Roman Empire

Which of the following was NOT a feature of ancient Rome during the Pax Romana?

• Complex sanitation systems

• Nuclear power plants

• Aqueducts

• Police and fire brigades

What is one of the main reasons for Sweden's high standard of living?

• Low taxes

• Extensive welfare benefits

• Lack of natural resources

• Military spending

Which event led to the independence of many Eastern European countries in 1991?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The collapse of Soviet Authority

• The end of World War II

• The formation of the European Union

What was the primary cause of the Chernobyl disaster?

• A natural earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A nuclear power plant explosion

• A terrorist attack