WorksheetsWestern Europe
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An international organization of many countries that works to expand prosperity.
a)
European Union
b)
Soviet Union
c)
United States of America
d)
NAFTA
2.
What is Gross Domestic Product?
a)
The total value of all goods/services produced/sold in 1 year.
b)
The annual income of a nations companies and residents.
3.
The idea of democracy began in which nation?
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
Italy
d)
Greece
4.
The Southern European nations of Spain, Andorra, and Portugal are located on the Scandinavian Peninsula?
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which of the following countries is not part of the EU and is known for being neutral during times of war and peace.
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Spain
d)
Switzerland
6.
Natural boundary between Spain and France
a)
Andes
b)
Alps
c)
Pyrenees
d)
Apalachine
7.
Nicknamed the "Emerald Isle"
a)
Netherlands
b)
Ireland
c)
Sweeden
d)
Iceland
8.
Sometimes called Holland, this country is home to the Dutch
a)
Switzerland
b)
Norway
c)
Ireland
d)
Netherlands
9.
This countries culture gave the world, Olympic, trial by jury, and the idea of democracy.
a)
Greece
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Italy
10.
The smallest of all countries.
a)
San Marino
b)
LIechtenstein
c)
Andorra
d)
Vatican City
11.
Where can I be found?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Greece
d)
UK
12.
Where can I be found?
a)
Napels
b)
Venice
c)
Athens
d)
Rome
13.
Where can I be found?
a)
Madrid
b)
Barcelona
c)
Paris
d)
Stockholm
14.
Where can I be found?
a)
UK
b)
Netherlands
c)
Belgium
d)
Austria
15.
Largest of all countries in Western Europe
a)
Italy
b)
Spain
c)
France
d)
Sweeden
16.
Invented Lego blocks
a)
Denmark
b)
Belgium
c)
Dutch
d)
Netherlands
17.
Country in Yellow
a)
Portugal
b)
Iberia
c)
Spain
d)
France
18.
What Country
a)
Austria
b)
Australia
c)
Germany
d)
Finland
19.
What country is in red?
a)
Norway
b)
Sweeden
c)
Finland
d)
Denmark
20.
This body of water between England and France
a)
North Sea
b)
Irish Sea
c)
Strait of Gibralter
d)
English Channel
21.
Why are Western Europe’s rivers essential to its economy?
a)
The rivers are scenic and attract many tourists.
b)
Western Europe’s rivers create political boundaries.
c)
The rivers provide routes for shipping, exporting, and importing goods.
d)
Fishing is the main industry in Western Europe.
22.
Which climate zone is in Western Europe
a)
high altitude
b)
humid continental
c)
tundra
d)
Mediterranean
23.
Which religion is most widespread in Western Europe?
a)
Islam
b)
Catholicism
c)
Baptist
d)
Judaism
24.
All countries in Southern Europe have long coastlines on which sea?
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Adriatic Sea
25.
Name the highest mountains in Europe.
a)
The Apennines
b)
The Alps
26.
Spain and Portugal lie on the westernmost peninsula in Europe. What is the name of this peninsula?
a)
Iberian
b)
Italian
27.
The climate in Southern Europe is Mediterranean. This means that the climate is warm and dry in the____ and mild and wet in the ____.
a)
Summer and Winter
b)
Winter and Summer
28.
The people of Spain and Portugal mostly follow which religion?
a)
Roman Catholic
b)
Eastern Orthodox
29.
The pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church. What city does he live in?
a)
Vatican City
b)
Rome
30.
A branch of Christianity that dates back to the Byzantine Empire is called the
a)
Orthodox Church
b)
Roman Catholic Church
31.
The Spanish government has elected representatives and a King. We call this type of government a ______.
a)
Parliamentary Monarchy
b)
monarchy
32.
Western Europe’s best farmland and largest cities are located on the
a)
North European Plain
b)
Italian Peninsula
33.
Greenland is covered by a thick ice sheet. This makes it too difficult for humans to develop. We call this type of land
a)
uninhabitable
b)
navigable
34.
Greenland is a territory of which Western European country?
a)
Denmark
b)
England
35.
Due to Scandinavia’s very cold climate, most of the towns and cities are located in which cardinal direction?
a)
Towns and cities in the South
b)
Towns and cities in the North
36.
Name the four sections of the United Kingdom…
a)
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
b)
England, Wales, Iceland, Northern Ireland
37.
Many Catholics in Northern Ireland want to unite with this Western European country…
a)
Republic of Ireland
b)
United Kingdom
38.
Cities in Europe are located mostly along...
a)
rivers
b)
coastlines
39.
Which of these countries is NOT in the European Union?
a)
Luxembourg
b)
France
c)
Switzerland
d)
Germany
40.
What are 3 countries that are considered part of Western Europe?
a)
France, Egypt, and Italy
b)
Austria, Germany, and Greece
c)
Austria, Belgium, and Ireland
41.
What mountain range forms a natural boundary between France and Spain?
a)
Swiss Alps
b)
Pyrenees
42.
What is true about a Mediterranean Climate?
a)
Summers are hot and dry
b)
Winters are mild and cool
c)
Rainfall occurs mostly in spring and autumn
d)
All of the above
43.
Which countries border France?
a)
Russia, England, Germany
b)
Luxembourg,Poland, Switzerland
c)
Spain,Belgium, Italy
d)
Germany, Spain, China
44.
The most populated city in France is
a)
Lille
b)
Strasbourg
c)
Marseille
d)
Paris
45.
What is the main religion in France
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Catholicism
d)
Buddhism
46.
Name a unique celebration from France.
a)
Halloween
b)
Bastille Day
c)
Thanksgiving
d)
Christmas
47.
What does the name 'Benelux Countries' stand for?
a)
Belgium, Luxembourg, France
b)
Italy, Germany, Netherlands
c)
Netherlands, Luxembourg, Britain
d)
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium
48.
In France, is one of the world's most famous art museums called the
a)
Eiffel Tower
b)
Notre Dame
c)
the Loire
d)
the Louvre
49.
The people of the Netherlands are called
a)
Danes
b)
Nethers
c)
Dutch
d)
Luxembourgers
50.
capital city of Belgium
a)
Paris
b)
Brussels
c)
Amsterdam
51.
Two cultural and language groups, the Walloons and the Flemings, live in
a)
the Netherlands
b)
Belgium
c)
Luxembourg
d)
the Seine Valley
52.
What is the capital city of Germany?
a)
Frankfurt
b)
Bonn
c)
Munich
d)
Berlin
53.
... is the most popular religion in Germany.
a)
Islam
b)
Catholicism
c)
Protestantism
d)
Hinduism
54.
Which leader of Germany has the most power?
a)
President
b)
Chancellor
c)
Monarch
d)
Prime Minsiter
55.
The Alps make Switzerland central Europe's
a)
most mountainous country
b)
continental divide
c)
least populated country
d)
largest supplier of iron ore
56.
What is the Capital of Austria
a)
Graz
b)
Linz
c)
Vienna
d)
Klagenfurt
57.
What is the main religion in Switzerland?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Catholicism
c)
Islam
d)
Swiss religion
58.
What is the capital city of Switzerland?
a)
Zurich
b)
Geneva
c)
Bern
d)
Switzerland City
59.
Which of the following is NOT an official language of Switzerland?
a)
Spanish
b)
French
c)
Italian
d)
German
60.
What is the currency of Switzerland?
a)
Euro
b)
Swiss Franc
c)
Mark
d)
Pound
61.
What mountain range is in Switzerland?
a)
Hindukush
b)
High Tatras
c)
Alps
d)
The Urals
62.
The capital of England is ...
a)
Leeds
b)
London
c)
Liverpool
63.
What river flows through London?
a)
Shannon
b)
Windermere
c)
Thames
d)
Severn
64.
The full name of the UK is the United kingdom of __________________ and Northern Ireland
a)
Great Britain
b)
England
c)
Wales
d)
Scotland
65.
Define Cultural Divergence
a)
A deliberate effort to keep cultures seperate
b)
An attempt to get people with cultural differences to get along.
c)
When to cultures live in the same area
66.
Why is Ireland called the Emerald Isle
a)
There are lots of precious gems there.
b)
The isles and hallways are lined with green gems
c)
The vegetation on the island makes it a brilliant green the whole year
d)
They have lots of money which is green
67.
Government where the king or queen is the official head of state but has little power
a)
Democracy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Parliamentary Republic
68.
What are the 5 countries of Scandinavia?
a)
Greenland, Iceland, Sweden Denmark, Finland
b)
Iceland, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden
c)
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark
d)
Greenland, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway
69.
What is Norway's capital?
a)
Oslo
b)
Helsinki
c)
Copenhagen
d)
Stockholm
70.
Which city is known as the "floating city" because it is located on 14 islands?
a)
Stockholm
b)
Oslo
c)
Helsinki
d)
Copenhagen
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