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Europe A

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which region pictured would be categorized as Scandanavian?

a)

Blue (North)

b)

Red (South West)

c)

Brown (South East)

d)

Yellow (Central)

2.

What countries are located on the Jutland Peninsula?

a)

Denmark and Germany

b)

Spain and Portugal

c)

Italy and Greece

d)

Norway and Sweden

3.

The following countries are known for their world dominance, roles in World Wars, and contributions to the 21st century. Correctly identify each country that is numbered.

a)

1) Germany, 2) Ireland, 3) Greece, 4) Poland, 5) Russia

b)

1) France, 2) UK, 3) Italy, 4) Germany, 5) Russia

c)

1) Spain, 2) UK, 3) Greece, 4) Poland, 5) Turkey

d)

1) England, 2) Finland, 3) Turkey, 4) Germany, 5) Ukraine

4.

Which of the following countries was NOT previously apart of the Soviet Union?

a)

Russia

b)

Ukraine

c)

Lithuania

d)

Luxemburg

5.

Which of the following countries does NOT border the Black Sea?

a)

Turkey

b)

Ukraine

c)

Romania

d)

Albania

6.

Which of the following countries is NOT considered to be apart of the Balkans?

a)

Serbia

b)

Croatia

c)

Bosnia

d)

Estonia

7.

What volcano erupted and destroyed the city of Pompei?

a)

Vesuvius

b)

Etna

c)

Saint Helens

d)

Lao

8.

Which sea does Greece, Italy, Albania, and Spain border?

a)

North

b)

Black

c)

Meditteranean

d)

Caspian

9.

Which of the following cultures was the most nomadic?

a)

Scandinavian

b)

Greek

c)

Roman

d)

English

10.

What empire took over parts of south-east Europe and mainly present-day Turkey?

a)

Ottomans

b)

German

c)

Austria-Hungary

d)

British

11.

The EU is an...

a)

IGO

b)

INGO

c)

State

d)

Multi-national Corporation

12.

Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome have influenced Western Civilizations by...

a)

Capitalism, Democracy, Presidents

b)

Communism, military, colonization

c)

Communism, Democracy, Food

d)

Democracy, Rule of Law, Imperialism

13.

WWI led to the fall of which two empires?

a)

German and Russian

b)

Byzantines and Ottomans

c)

Austria-Hungary and Ottomans

14.

Which two superpowers are responsible for spreading their associated ideology during the cold war?

a)

US - democracy/capitalism; Soviet Union - communism

b)

US - democracy/capitalism; Russia - communism

c)

US - democracy/capitalism; China - communism

d)

UK - democracy/capitalism; Soviet Union - communism

15.

What is a criticism that the EU faces?

a)

Strict requirements making it difficult for developing states to join

b)

Use of the Euro

c)

Encouragement to speak 2 languages

d)

Does not do enough to help refugees

16.

In England, the Houses of Parliament are also known as...

a)

the Palace of Westminster

b)

Downton Abbey

c)

Big Ben

d)

Stonehenge

17.

What is this landmark called and where is it?

a)

Dolmens of North Caucasus in Russia

b)

Drombeg stone circle in Ireland

c)

Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England

d)

Rollright Stones in England

18.

The Louvre is the biggest...

a)

Museum in France

b)

Museum in the World

c)

Cathedral in France

d)

Cathedral in the World

19.

Where can you find the Eiffel Tower?

a)

Paris, France

b)

Versailles, France

c)

Madrid, Spain

d)

Rome, Italy

20.

Which of the following is NOT an event that was hosted in the Colosseum of Rome?

a)

Gladiator Battles

b)

Naval Battles

c)

Public Executions

d)

Marriage Ceremonies

21.

Who painted the Sistine Chapel?

a)

Vincent Van Gogh

b)

Michaelangelo

c)

Leonardo Da Vinci

d)

Monet

22.

St. Basil's Cathedral pictured here is located in...

a)

Moscow, Russia

b)

Berlin, Germany

c)

London, England

d)

Paris, France

23.

Where can you find the Hagia Sophia?

a)

Istanbul, Turkey

b)

Athens, Greece

c)

Moscow, Russia

d)

Prague, Czech Republic

24.

Europe is the birthplace of...

a)

Eastern Civilization

b)

Western Civilization

c)

International Relations

d)

Civilization

25.

What countries make up the UK?

a)

England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

b)

England, Denmark, Scotland, Ireland

c)

Britain and Ireland

d)

Scotland, Germany, France