WorksheetsCh. 11 - Western Europe
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 27mins
Land reclaimed from the sea is called
Mont Blanc
Westerlies
Polders
Humus
Benelux Countries
Decomposed plant and animal material that makes fertile soil is called
Mont Blanc
Westerlies
Polders
Humus
Benelux Countries
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are called
Mont Blanc
Westerlies
Polders
Humus
Benelux Countries
Strong winds that travel from west to east is called
Mont Blanc
Westerlies
Polders
Humus
Benelux Countries
The tallest mountain in the Alps is called
Mont Blanc
Westerlies
Polders
Humus
Benelux Countries
Refers to a tree that loses its leaves in autumn
Alps
Deciduous
Pilgrimage
Industrial Revolution
Coniferous
Period when machines began taking over work once done by hand
Alps
Deciduous
Pilgrimage
Industrial Revolution
Coniferous
Refers to a tree that keeps its needle-shaped leaves all winter
Alps
Deciduous
Pilgrimage
Industrial Revolution
Coniferous
Mountain range that separates Western Europe and Southern Europe
Alps
Deciduous
Pilgrimage
Industrial Revolution
Coniferous
A trip to visit the holy places of one's religion
Alps
Deciduous
Pilgrimage
Industrial Revolution
Coniferous
German priest responsible for the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther
Napoleon Bonaparte
Elbe
Estuary
River that flows through Germany into the North Sea
Martin Luther
Napoleon Bonaparte
Elbe
Estuary
French general who conquered much of Europe
Martin Luther
Napoleon Bonaparte
Elbe
Estuary
Where part of the sea connects to the lower end of a river
Martin Luther
Napoleon Bonaparte
Elbe
Estuary
Christianity began in the western Roman Empire
True
False
A plague, called the Black Death, spread during the Hundred Years' War
True
False
Nicolaus Copernicus confirmed that the sun orbits Earth
True
False
During the Industrial Revolution, many people moved from rural to urban areas.
True
False
More civilians that military forces died during World War II
True
False
The English Channel separates southern England from Spain
True
False
The North Sea has become an important source for oil and natural gas
True
False
The Middle Ages are also known as the Medieval Age
True
False
The high-speed rail lines in Western Europe serve only French Cities
True
False
The Island of Britain contains England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
True
False
Peat, or decaying vegetable matter, can be used as a source of heat.
True
False
Following World War 1, the victorious countries demanded that Germany pay for damages.
True
False
When did Rome's western empire fall?
When Emperor Constantine adopted Christianity
When Christian subjects rose up against Roman rule
When Germanic groups invaded Western Europe from the northeast
When invaders from North Africa conquered Rome
Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism?
Feudalism served to spread Christianity throughout Western Europe
Feudalism began as a way to protect those on pilgrimages to Jerusalem
The rise of feudalism marked the end of the Medieval Age.
Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.
Which of the following statement explains Martin Luther’s conflict with the Roman Catholic Church?
Luther believed that pilgrimages to the Holy Land were too costly.
Luther believed that Church officials should not sell pardons for people's sins.
Luther believed that Church leaders were paid too much.
Luther believed that women should be able to become priests.
In what year did World War 1 begin?
1914
1916
1920
1925
What conflict ended when the government of the Soviet Union fell apart?
World War II
Vietnam War
Cold War
Korean War
What forces formed the Alps?
Tsunamis and Glaciers
Volcanoes and the Westerlies
Glaciers and the Westerlies
Plate Tectonics and Glaciers
What underwater structure connects Britain to mainland Europe?
London Bridge
The Chunnel
Northern European Plain
Main-Danube Canal
Which features are most typical of a marine west coast climate?
Hot summers and cold winters
Very hot days and very cool evenings
Cool summers and mild winters
Warm days and warm evenings
Which country is Western Europe’s leading agricultural producer?
United Kingdom
Ireland
The Netherlands
France
Why does mainland Europe have a wider variety of plant life than the British Isles?
Mainland Europe has a more diverse climate than the British Isles
Mainland Europe receives more rain than the British Isles
The British Isles have a more diverse climate than mainland Europe
The British Isles have a warmer climate than mainland Europe
Which factor contributed most to Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat?
Wrath of Spain
Violent upheaval in France
Combined might of France's enemies in conquered lands
Bickering among his troops.
Which is an accurate statement about World War 1?
It involved only the countries of Western Europe
It grew out of political changes and rivalries among European powers.
It led to Germany's division into two countries
In the end, Germany was pardoned for starting the war.
Which body of water lies along Britain's east coast?
North Sea
English Channel
Baltic Sea
Atlantic Ocean
What did the Romans build to transport water to cities and towns?
Bridges
The Chunnel
Aqueducts
Concrete Roads
