Southern Europe Lesson 1 Quiz

Which countries are part of Southern Europe?

• Italy, Germany, Poland, France

• Spain, Portugal, Vatican City, Greece

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland

• Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Austria

What makes Southern Europe historically important?

• Its high population density

• Its geographic location for trade and agriculture

• Its cold climate and large forests

• Its isolation from other continents

Which of the following is NOT one of the major peninsulas in Southern Europe?

• Iberian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

• Balkan Peninsula

• Scandinavian Peninsula

What natural barrier separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?

• The Alps

• The Pyrenees Mountains

• The Carpathian Mountains

• The Ural Mountains

Which two countries are located on the Iberian Peninsula?

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and Greece

• France and Germany

• Malta and Cyprus

Which sea is located to the east of the Balkan Peninsula?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Baltic Sea

What is Greece known for in terms of its physical geography?

• Vast deserts and dry plains

• Large numbers of islands in the Aegean Sea

• A massive river system used for trade

• A tropical rainforest climate

Which two major rivers are found on the Iberian Peninsula?

• Danube and Rhine

• Tagus and Ebro

• Seine and Loire

• Vardar and Aliákmon

Why are Greece’s rivers not suitable for navigation and irrigation?

• They are too deep

• They are too short

• They are frozen most of the year

• They flood frequently

What river marks Greece’s border with Turkey?

• Danube River

• Vardar River

• Maritsa River

• Ebro River