Geography and History Quiz

What is the term for the division of a region into smaller, often hostile units?

• Renaissance

• Balkanization

• Fjord

• Benelux

Which region is known for its peninsulas and fjords?

• Scandinavia

• Mediterranean

• Eastern Bloc

• Alpine

What is the term for a period of renewed interest in art and learning in Europe?

• Loch

• Renaissance

• Alpine

• Eastern Bloc

What is a large, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically found in Norway?

• Loch

• Fjord

• Peninsula

• Alpine

Which climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

• Mediterranean Climate

• Alpine Climate

• Scandinavian Climate

• Eastern Bloc Climate

Which term refers to the economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg?

• Benelux

• Iberian Peninsula

• Eastern Bloc

• Scandinavia

What is the name of the peninsula that includes Spain and Portugal?

• Balkan Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Scandinavian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

Which mountain range is known for its high peaks and skiing resorts in Europe?

• Alps

• Pyrenees

• Carpathians

• Apennines

What was the Eastern Bloc?

• A group of Western European countries

• A coalition of Asian countries

• A group of communist states in Eastern Europe

• A trade agreement in the Middle East

What were the two major city-states in ancient Greece?

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Carthage

• Alexandria and Thebes

• Corinth and Delphi