Geography Quiz

What is a peninsula?

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A mountain range

• A land area surrounded by water on three sides

• A desert

Democracy is best defined as:

• A type of government where people vote directly or through representatives

• A religious belief

• A military organization

• A geographical region

The Iberian Peninsula includes which countries?

• France and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

• Norway and Sweden

• Germany and Poland

The Mediterranean Sea is:

• A river between France and Germany

• A mountain range in northern Europe

• A body of water that separates Europe and Africa

• A lake in southern Europe

Christianity is:

• A political system

• A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus

• A type of economic theory

• A military organization

The Alps are:

• A large desert in Africa

• Europe’s largest mountain system

• A river in Europe

• An island in the Mediterranean

The Scandinavian Peninsula is mainly occupied by:

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Germany

• Norway and Sweden

• Italy and Greece

The Rhine River carries more traffic than any other European river. Where is it located?

• Asia

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

The Balkan Peninsula is located in which part of Europe?

• Southeastern Europe

• Northwestern Europe

• Central Europe

• Northern Europe

The Baltic Sea is located:

• Between Europe and Asia

• In northern Europe

• In the middle of Africa

• Between North and South America