What is the capital of Italy?

• Rome

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

What is Mount Vesivius?

• A volcano

• A huge mountain

• A peninsula

• A Polder

When did the people of Kosovo declare their independence?

• 1989

• 1991

• 2008

• 2010

Which country is a long, narrow peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea?

• Greece

• Italy

• Albania

• Spain

Which country is located on the coast of the Mediterranean across the sea from Italy?

• Greece

• Italy

• Albania

• Spain

Which country is a tiny mountain country on the northeast border between Spain and France?

• San Marino

• Malta

• The Holy See

• Andorra

What do the countries of Southern Europe all have in common?

• They all have lived through war and famine.

• They all can see the beach from their homes.

• They all identify strongly with their heritage.

• They were all once part of Yugoslavia.

Based on information provided in the text and in the maps, what does the word "peninsula" most likely mean?

• a desert land

• an island

• a rocky piece of land

• a piece of land mostly surrounded by water

Which country is a member of the European Union and NATO?

• Greece

• Italy

• Albania

• Spain

How many Peninsulas make up Southern Europe?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4