SSG5 U1C1: Medieval Europe

Continents, oceans, rivers, mountains, and deserts are examples of:

• climate

• landform

• natural resource

The average humidity, rainfall, or temperature in a specific area is known as:

• climate

• landform

• natural resource

A tree, mineral, or fresh water are all example of:

• climates

• landforms

• natural resources

Which of the following would discourage human settlement?

• desert

• mild climate

• in high mountains

• near a river

• tundra

Which of the following would encourage human settlement?

• desert

• mild climate

• in high mountains

• near a river

• tundra

How did Europe's physical geography contribute to the growth of its civilizations?

• The Alps provided easy passage for armies to conquer new lands.

• Bodies of water such as the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea allowed for increased trade and expansion.

• The Atlantic Ocean isolated Europe from the rest of the world.

• The rivers in Europe prevented the development of cities.

Which location on the map represents the North European Plain?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

What physical feature marks Europe’s eastern boundary?

• Alps

• Appalachian Mountains

• Black Sea

• Ural Mountains

What physical feature marks Europe’s western boundary?

• Alps

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ural Mountains

Match the physical feature to Location 1 on the map.

• English Channel

• Black Sea

• Alps

• Ural Mountains