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Geography Europe

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which river flows from the Alps mountains east across much of Europe and empties into the Black Sea?
a)
Rhine River
b)
Danube River
c)
Amazon River
d)
Volga River
2.
Which body of water lies between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe?
a)
Arctic Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Rhine River
d)
English Channel
3.
Which mountain range separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?
a)
Alps Mountains
b)
Ural Mountains
c)
Pyrenees Mountains
d)
Rocky Mountains
4.
Which mountain range does the Danube and Rhine rivers begin in?
a)
Pyrenees Mountains
b)
Alps Mountains
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Ural Mountains
5.
Which body of water can be found to the south of Europe?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Arctic Ocean
c)
English Channel
d)
Mediterranean Sea
6.
This is an area of extremely fertile land stretching across northern Europe
a)
Scandinavian Peninsula
b)
European Plain
c)
Great Rift Valley
d)
Iberian Peninsula
7.
What is the name of this tiny country?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Russia
d)
Belgium
8.
Spain and Portugal are located on which peninsula?
a)
Iberian Peninsula
b)
Scandinavian Peninsula
c)
English Peninsula
d)
Italian Peninsula
9.
Which country is highlighted on the map?
a)
Germany
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Belgium
10.
Which country is highlighted on the map?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Poland
d)
Ukraine
11.
This river begins in the Alps mountains and flows north to the North Sea
a)
Danube River
b)
Volga River
c)
Nile River
d)
Rhine River
12.
What is the name of the country that is dark green in the picture?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
d)
Poland
13.
This country juts out into what body of water?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Arctic Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean
14.
This county's location allows it to do much shipping of goods
a)
Russia
b)
Germany
c)
Ukraine
d)
United Kingdom
15.

What is the definition of Penninsula?

a)

1 side of water

b)

5 sides of water

c)

3 sides of water

d)

Not Quite Sure?

16.

Which are the 3 pininsulas in Europe?

a)

German, Italian, lberian

b)

France, Italian, Scandinavian

c)

Italian, Scandinavian, Iberian

d)

IDK!!

17.

How Does Europe base their Economy?

a)

Being Rich { DUH!}

b)

Fish, Trade, Industry

c)

Pasta

d)

Pizza

18.

What Is A Polder?

a)

sea beds

b)

Polar ice??

c)

i Dunno

d)

seabeds pushed back to make farm land

19.

What does the term immigrate mean?

a)

Leaving a country

b)

Entering another country

c)

Obtaining a temporary work visa

20.
____ is the smallest country in the world.
a)
The Vatican
b)
Cuba
c)
Rhode Island
d)
Luxembourg
21.
What landform separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe?
a)
the Dinaric Alps
b)
the Meseta
c)
the Pyrenees
d)
the Cantabrian Mountains
22.
Which body of water borders southern Europe?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Black Sea
d)
Atlantic Ocean
23.
Name the country which is part of the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal.
a)
Greece
b)
Spain
c)
Italy
d)
Luxembourg
24.
Southern Europe is composed of three major mountainous peninsulas, the Iberian, the Balkan, and the Italian.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The source of Europe's most important river systems, including those of Southern Europe is ____________
a)
the Alps
b)
the Pyreness Mountains
c)
the massifs of the Iberian Peninsula
d)
the Tagus and Tiber Rivers
26.
The major mountain chains of Southern Europe include the _______________
a)
Apenniens, Adriatic, and Ionian
b)
Black, Pyrenees, and Alpines
c)
Alps, Pyrenees, and Apennies 
d)
Tiber, Po, and Mediterranean
27.

What is the name of the peninsula that is made up of Greece at the southern end, and includes other countries of Eastern Europe?

a)

Jutland Peninsula

b)

Iberian Peninsula

c)

Scandinavian Peninsula

d)

Balkan Peninsula

28.

The Adriatic Sea lies directly to the east of which European country?

a)

Finland

b)

Italy

c)

Spain

d)

United Kingdom

29.
Who is the spiritual head of the Roman Catholic church? 
a)
Priest 
b)
Bishop 
c)
Cardinal 
d)
Pope
30.
This is the capital of Italy and this is where they try to bring the country together. 
a)
Florence 
b)
Milan
c)
Naples 
d)
Rome
31.

The Jutland Peninsula includes which of the following countries?

a)

Denmark

b)

Sweden

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

32.

Which of the following European peninsulas is the northernmost?

a)

Jutland

b)

Italian

c)

Scandinavian

d)

Balkan

33.

Which of the following city states created the first democracy?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Macedonia

34.
Cultural diffusion is best described as...
a)
sharing music from one culture to another
b)
Cultural margarine
c)
the spreading of religion
d)
the spreading of ideas, languages, and traditions from one culture to another
35.

What is a cultural crossroads?

a)

a place where ideas spring forth

b)

a place where different cultures come together to form one large culture

c)

a place where assimilation is encouraged

d)

a place where several cultures cross

36.

Feudalism is-

a)

peasants service lords and knights in exchange for money

b)

lords give lands to knights and peasants in exchange for political and military service

c)

kings give lands to knights in exchange for more land

37.
To break a country up into smaller units that are often hostile to one another is called?
a)
balkanization
b)
assassination
c)
dispute
d)
seize
38.
What country is highlighted? It is home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth, and many ancient ruins such as the Parthenon.
a)
Italy
b)
Greece
c)
Spain
d)
Germany
39.
What geographic feature, usually found along the coasts of the Scandinavian countries in extreme Northern Europe, is shown here? It is a long deep inlet of the sea, between cliffs, formed by glaciers.
a)
polders
b)
uplands
c)
rivers
d)
fjords
40.
Shown here is the path of the second longest river in Europe. It is easily navigable by large ships, and many European capitols are situated along its shores. What river is this? 
a)
Danube
b)
Ganges
c)
Volga
d)
St. Lawrence
41.
The _________________ is a body of saltwater that separates Europe from Africa.
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Aral Sea
c)
Baltic Sea
d)
Caspian Sea
42.
Because the Siberian region is cold, dry and has frozen ground, it has greatly helped Russia’s economy because       can be found underground and is very valuable.
a)
water
b)
plants
c)
oil (petroleum)
d)
graphite
43.
What was the name of the war fought without weapons between the Soviet Union and the United States?
a)
World War I
b)
Vietnam War
c)
The Cold War
d)
The Crimean War
44.
Because Europe is a peninsula, surrounded mostly by water, many countries in Europe
a)
experience earthquakes year-round
b)
uses the seas and oceans for activities, such as fishing and trading to help their economies
c)
do not communicate well with each other
d)
use only farming to support their population
45.
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion
a)
Spanish colonies spread the Spanish language to Latin America
b)
British colonies spread the English language to North America
c)
Migration and immigration of Muslims to Europe spread the religion of Islam
d)
All of the above are correct
46.
One major effect of the Industrial Revolution was
a)
an increase in handmade goods
b)
a great migration of people from rural areas to cities
c)
a shortage of workers on farms
d)
an increase in leisure time for families to spend together
47.
After World War II, the United States and _____ emerged as the leading world powers.
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
the Soviet Union
d)
Japan
48.
After World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States competed for world leadership during a conflict known as the
a)
Cold War
b)
Nuclear War
c)
Propaganda War
d)
Naval Blockade
49.
Pollution, cheaper goods, and growth of cities were all part of
a)
Industrial Revolution
b)
the Reformation
c)
Scientific Revolution
d)
French Revolution
50.

This region includes Denmark, Iceland, and the U.K.

a)

Northern Europe

b)

Southern Europe

c)

West-Central Europe

d)

Eastern Europe

51.

This region includes Spain, Italy, and Greece.

a)

Northern Europe

b)

Southern Europe

c)

West-Central Europe

d)

Eastern Europe

52.

The Iberian, Balkan, and Italian peninsulas are examples of Europe's immediate access to ...

a)

Natural Resources

b)

Air Pollution

c)

Water

d)

Oil

53.

Definition: to establish or form a colony in a foreign land

a)

Interdependence

b)

Navigable

c)

Coastline

d)

Colonization

54.

Definition: a river that is deep and wide enough for ships to use

a)

Peninsula

b)

Colonization

c)

Navigable

d)

Interdependence

55.

Definition: an area of land near the ocean or sea

a)

Peninsula

b)

Coastline

c)

Navigable

d)

Colonization

56.

Definition: when countries rely on one another for resources

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

Navigable

c)

Colonization

d)

Interdependence

57.

Which are effects of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Creation of child labor laws

b)

people find work in new factories

c)

Ability to make products a lot quicker

d)

People move from rural areas to the city

58.

Which countries form Scandinavia?

a)

Iceland, Sweden, Denmark

b)

Norway, Sweden, France

c)

Norway, Sweden, Finland

d)

Iceland, Norway, Finland

59.

Which are major contributions of Ancient Greece to modern society?

a)

Alphabet

b)

Democracy

c)

Olympics

d)

Christianity

60.

The coastlines of Spain and Italy border the ___ Sea.

a)

Aegean

b)

Mediterranean

c)

North

d)

Adriatic

61.
a)

Belgium

b)

Netherlands

c)

Ireland

d)

France

62.
a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

United Kingdom

d)

Netherlands

63.
a)

Ireland

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Luxembourg

d)

Belgium

64.
a)

Luxembourg

b)

Monaco

c)

Ireland

d)

Netherlands

65.
a)

Monaco

b)

Luxembourg

c)

France

d)

Netherlands

66.
a)

Netherlands

b)

Belgium

c)

Luxembourg

d)

France

67.
a)

United Kingdom

b)

Ireland

c)

France

d)

Belgium

68.
a)

Belgium

b)

Netherlands

c)

Switzerland

d)

Luxembourg

69.

Which countries are in the scandinavian Peninsula?

a)

Brazil

b)

Estonia

c)

Sweden, Finland, Norway

d)

Estonia and Poland

70.

Which flag is it?

a)

Africa

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Belgium

d)

Canada

71.

What is the name of the continent studied?

a)

Latin America

b)

Africa

c)

Antartida

d)

Europe

72.

Select the correct name of an Island that is located at the north of the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

Iceland

73.

What does Eurasia mean?

a)

A zone

b)

Place to live

c)

Money

d)

Area zone of Europe and Asia

74.

Which country belongs this image?

a)

Panama

b)

Poland

c)

Finland

d)

Ireland

e)

United Kingdom

75.

Is the largest country around the world

a)

Brazil

b)

Norway

c)

Russia

d)

Chile

76.
Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?
a)
the decline of Christianity
b)
the lack of a central government
c)
an end to attacks by barbarians
d)
the growth of a strong economy
77.
After the Fall of Rome, what events led to the rise of feudalism?
a)
Development of farming
b)
Expansion of freedoms
c)
Rise in prosperity
d)
Increase in attacks
78.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for
a)
a gift of land
b)
a noble title
c)
a large supply of food
d)
military support; an army
79.
What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?
a)
rocky and mountainous
b)
flat
c)
desert
d)
rolling plains
80.
Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?
a)
They did not have telephones
b)
Mountains and Water
c)
communication was easy
d)
most people had horses
81.
How is the influence of ancient Greece seen in today's world?
a)
the clothes that they wore
b)
buildings and architecture
c)
everybody walks everywhere
d)
communities are isolated
82.
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
a)
"rule by the government"
b)
"rule by the many"
c)
"rule by the wealthy"
d)
"rule by the people"
83.
What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?  
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
84.
Greek has many _________that are like mini countries.
a)
counties
b)
city-states
c)
provinces
d)
parishes
85.
A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education. 
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)
a)
Sparta
b)
Athens
c)
Delphi
d)
Corinth
86.
A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.
a)
Athens
b)
Delphi
c)
Corinth
d)
Sparta

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