Quiz on Northern Europe

1. Which of the following countries is NOT considered part of Northern Europe?

• Norway
• Finland
• Spain
• Sweden

2. Based on the map, the ____________________ peninsula is home to the countries labeled IV, and V.

• Balkan
• Scandinavia
• Iberian

3. What is the primary type of government found in most Northern European countries?

• Absolute Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Democracy
• Theocracy

4. Which body of water separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe?

• North Sea
• Baltic Sea
• English Channel
• Norwegian Sea

5. What is a significant natural resource found in Norway?

• Gold
• Oil
• Coal
• Diamonds

6. Which historical event is associated with the Viking Age? (Hint: they reached North America)

• World War I
• The Renaissance
• The Age of Exploration
• The Crusades

7. Which of the following is a major economic activity in Sweden?

• Fishing
• Mining
• Manufacturing
• All of the above

8. What is the main reason for the mild climate in Norway despite its northern location?

• Ocean currents (North Atlantic Drift)
• Altitude
• Latitude
• Vegetation

9. Which Northern European nation has a long history of neutrality and non-alignment in global conflicts?

• Sweden
• Finland
• Norway
• Denmark

10. What natural resource has been crucial to the economies of several Northern European countries?

• Oil and natural gas
• Coal
• Precious metals
• Timber