Northern & Southern Europe

1. Which two peninsulas are mentioned as major parts of Northern Europe?

• 1. Iberian Peninsula and Italian Peninsula

• 1. Jutland and Scandinavian Peninsula

• 1. Balkan Peninsula and Peloponnese

• 1. Anatolian Peninsula and Crimean Peninsula

1. What natural process formed many of Northern Europe's mountains and plateaus according to the video?

• 1. Volcanic eruptions

• 1. Tectonic uplift only

• 1. Glaciation

• 1. River erosion

1. Which body of water dominates the coasts of Southern Europe?

• 1. Baltic Sea

• 1. Black Sea

• 1. Mediterranean Sea

• 1. Arctic Ocean

1. Why does Western Norway have milder winters than Eastern Norway?

• 1. Because Western Norway is at a lower elevation

• 1. Because of the Norwegian Current carrying warm water

• 1. Because Western Norway is farther from the sea

• 1. Because winter storms avoid the west coast

1. Which crop and product pair is highlighted as important exports from Southern Europe?

• 1. Wheat and maple syrup

• 1. Rice and soy sauce

• 1. Grapes and olive oil

• 1. Bananas and coffee

1. Iceland's abundant geothermal energy is primarily due to what?

• 1. Large forests that release heat

• 1. Its many volcanoes

• 1. Strong ocean currents only

• 1. Underground coal layers

1. Which ancient civilization formed independent city-states that later fought the Persians?

• 1. Rome

• 1. Carthage

• 1. Greece

• 1. Egypt

Which two Greek city-states united to defeat the Persian army in 490 B.C.?

• Athens and Corinth

• Sparta and Thebes

• Athens and Sparta

• Corinth and Thebes

Which regions did the King of Macedon conquer, establishing an empire that lasted 300 years?

• Greece, Italy, and Gaul

• Asia Minor, Persia, and Egypt

• Spain, Sicily, and Macedonia

• Britain, Ireland, and Normandy

Who led the Vikings to Vinland, which is now Newfoundland in Canada, around A.D. 1000?

• Erik the Red

• Leif Eriksson

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Bjorn Ironside