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WorksheetsFrance, Monaco, Benelux, UK, Ireland, Iceland - Unit 3
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the approximate population density of France?
80 people per square kilometre
150 people per square kilometre
200 people per square kilometre
121 people per square kilometre
What is the population density of Paris compared to Milan?
Paris: 18,000 people/km²; Milan: 9,200 people/km²
Paris: 21,000 people/km²; Milan: 7,555 people/km²
Paris: 15,000 people/km²; Milan: 10,500 people/km²
Paris: 25,000 people/km²; Milan: 5,000 people/km²
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country over a specific time period.
GDP is the total number of people employed in a country.
GDP measures the happiness of a country's population, expressed by the amount they earn from their hobbies.
GDP is the total income of a country's citizens before they have to pay any tax.
What does GDP per capita mean?
GDP per capita is the total income of a country divided by its population.
GDP per capita is the sum of all goods produced in a country.
GDP per capita measures the total wealth of a country.
GDP per capita measures the average economic output per person in a country.
Which economic sector is the largest in France, Monaco, and the Benelux countries?
Agricultural sector
Manufacturing sector
Construction sector
Services sector
What is the name of the longest river entirely within France?
Seine
Rhone
Garonne
Loire
What does it mean for France to be a unitary state?
France has multiple autonomous regions with independent governments.
France's government is decentralized, allowing local governments to make key decisions.
France operates under a federal system with shared powers between national and regional authorities.
It has a centralised government that holds the primary authority over the entire country.
Lavinia and Pietro are studying cultures in France for their geography project. What main ethnicities should they include?
German, Irish, Swedish, Japanese, Brazilian
British, Danish, Polish, Russian, Argentinian
Chinese, Mongolian, Russian, Indian, Pakistani, South African
French, Catalan, Basque, Breton, North African, Sub-Saharan African, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
What are some main immigrant nationalities in France?
German, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic
Algerian, Moroccan, Tunisian, Portuguese, Italian
British, Irish, American, Canadian, Australian, Kiwi
Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Puerto Rican, Colombian
During a class project, Lavinia and Beatrice need to summarize Monaco's economy.
Monaco's economy is driven by luxury tourism, finance, and real estate, benefiting from its tax haven status and a vibrant luxury sector.
The primary industry in Monaco is fishing and seafood processing, which feeds a large part of the French population.
Monaco's economy is mainly based on coal mining and heavy industry, which supports both France and Italy's energy industries.
Monaco's economy relies heavily on agriculture and manufacturing, with lots of factories and rice fields everywhere.
What unique characteristic does much of the land in the Netherlands have?
It is mostly desert and arid, ideal for solar energy.
Much of it is below sea level and reclaimed from the sea (polders).
It is primarily mountainous and rugged, with spectacular rock formations.
Most of it is covered by dense forests, rich in biodiversity.
Bianca and Camilla are studying the Rhine river for their geography project. They need to outline its course and state its approximate length.
The Rhine River is approximately 1,233 kilometers (764 miles) long, and flows from Switzerland into the North Sea.
The Rhine River is 1,500 kilometers long, and it flows from the Mediterranean region to the North Sea.
The Rhine River is approximately 800 kilometers long, and it once flooded its banks, affecting surrounding countries.
The Rhine River flows from the North Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, making it a saltwater river.
What is the capital city of France?
Brussels
Amsterdam
Paris
Luxembourg City
Pietro and Giovanni are planning a trip to Paris. Which four of the following are famous landmarks in Paris?
Big Ben, Alton Towers, the Paris Eye, the Tower of Paris
The Paris State Building, The Statue of Crossaints, The Great Lake of Champagne, and the Zidane Bridge
Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum
The Henry Tower, the Cantona Building, the EU Parliament Headquarters, and the Baguette Building
What is the primary function of the Eiffel Tower?
It functions as a government office.
It is a residential building for artists.
It is a historical monument and tourist attraction.
It serves as a radio transmission tower.
Which river briefly passes through France near Strasbourg along the French / German border?
Danube
Rhine
Volga
Seine
What is the significance of the Louvre Museum in France?
It is the largest art museum in the world.
It is a center for scientific research.
It is a historical palace for French royalty.
It is a famous concert hall.
What is the capital of Belgium?
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Luxembourg
Brussels
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
Rotterdam
Eindhoven and Ajax
Amsterdam and The Hague
Utrecht and Polders
Ajax
In which country is most of the surface area of the forests in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg located?
Ardennes, and France
Ardennes, and Belgium
Vosges, and France
Rhine Forest, and Luxembourg
What is the official language of Belgium?
All of the above
French
Dutch
German
During a school trip to the Louvre Museum, Tommaso and Giovanni were amazed by a famous Italian painting. Which painting were they looking at?
The Scream
The Starry Night
The Mona Lisa
The Last Supper
What is the primary currency used in the Netherlands?
Dollar
Franc
Pound Sterling
Euro
What is a significant holiday in France, when is it celebrated, and what does it commemorate?
14th June, biggest Belgian national holiday, celebrates the Belgian revolution
14th July, biggest French national holiday, celebrates the French revolution
14th January, biggest Dutch national holiday, celebrates reclaimed land in the Netherlands
14th May, biggest national holiday in Luxembourg, celebrates high GDP per capita
What is the primary sector economic activity in the Netherlands?
Agriculture and horticulture
Mining and heavy industry
Tourism and hospitality
Information technology and services
Which city is the capital of the European Union?
Brussels
Luxembourg City
Paris
Amsterdam
What is the significance of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris?
It is a historical museum.
It serves as a government building.
It commemorates those who fought and died for France.
It is a famous shopping district.
What is the primary language spoken in the Netherlands?
Dutch
French
English
German
What is the significance of the Palace of Versailles?
It was the royal residence of French kings.
It is a famous art gallery.
It serves as the headquarters of the French government.
It is a major scientific research center.
Which city, known as the 'Venice of the North', should Francesca and Camilla visit?
Amsterdam
Brussels
Paris
Stockholm
Which river did Federico and Ginerva picnic by in London?
The Severn
The Rhine
The Thames
The Loire
What are the two capitals of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam and Ghent
Amsterdam and Bruges
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
Amsterdam and the Hague
Which river is the longest in the UK and where does it begin?
River Severn- source in Wales
River Trent- source in England
River Mersey- source in England
River Tay- source in Scotland
What main ethnic and cultural groups invaded and settled in England and Wales?
Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, Mayans
Lombards, Huns, Spanish, Moors
Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings, Normans
Inuit, Manchus, Austro-Hungarians, Serbs
In 1919, Matilde, Margherita, and Federico were discussing the British Empire and its population at its height.
Approx 824 million people (46% of global population at the time)
Approx 412 million people (23% of global population at the time)
Approx 206 million people (12% of global population at the time)
Approx 100 million people (5% of global population at the time)
What celebration takes place in the UK on the 5th of November?
Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night)
Bastille Day
Halloween
Thanksgiving
What percentage of the world's land surface did the British Empire occupy in 1919?
48%
6%
12%
24%
What does the flag of the Republic of Ireland represent?
They wanted a flag which looked similar to Italy's one, but Irish cheese is orange
Green = Irish Catholics, White = Peace, Orange = Irish Protestants
Green grass, white rocks, orange sun 🌞
Green clovers and shamrocks, white for peace, orange carrots 🥕
What are the two national symbols of Ireland?
Harp, potato
Shamrock, apple tree
Harp, shamrock (clover)
Sea shell, dragon
Which two ethnic groups invaded Ireland in the past?
Romans, Iberians
Vikings, Norman English
Huns, Gauls
Greeks, Wallachians
Why did many Irish people emigrate to North America and Australia in the 19th century?
More land
Better weather
Better jobs
The Great Famine
How many provinces are there on the island of Ireland?
3
6
4
8
Why have many American companies set up their offices in Dublin?
As a favour to the Irish government for Irish Americans' contributions
It is the closest European country to the US by ship
The strong historical and cultural connection between the US and Ireland
Part of the EU, English is the official language, low corporate tax rate
Lavinia and Beatrice want to know the name of the tallest mountain in Ireland and its location.
Carruantoohil, in Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Kerry, Southwest Ireland
Ben Nevis, Highlands, North
Mount Snowdon, Snowdonia, east coast
Sliabh Liag, Donegal Mountains, Donegal (Northwest)
"Coronal mass ejections from the Sun hitting gases in Earth's atmosphere" - this describes the cause of:
The Northern and Southern Lights (Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis)
Global Warming
The Irish Potato Famine
The contamination of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland
During a school trip to Iceland, Olimpia and her friends learned about a mythical creature that many Icelanders believe in:
Leprechauns
Elves
Vikings
The Loch Ness Monster
"Sixty-four degrees, seven minutes and four seconds north, twenty-one degrees, forty-nine minutes and forty seconds west" - These are the approximate geographical coordinates of:
Dublin, Ireland
Oslo, Norway
Reykjavík, Iceland
The Hague, the Netherlands
During a geography project, Lorenzo and Francesca learned about Reykjavík:
Is the capital of Greenland
Has more polar bears than people per square kilometre
Has the highest crime rate in the world
Is the northernmost capital city in the world
Which country has no mosquitoes?
Iceland
Ireland
Luxembourg
The UK
What is Hvannadalshnúkur in Iceland?
Most famous geyser
Most famous glacier
Tallest mountain
Biggest geothermal power plant
The largest glacier in Europe by volume is the:
Mont Blanc glacier
Folgefonna glacier
Glacier Noir
Vatnajökull glacier
The Icelandic national football (soccer) team reached the quarter-finals in Euro:
1996
2004
2016
2012
Which mountain range separates France from Spain?
The Pyrenees
The Alps
The Carpathians
The Apennines
What is the primary currency used in Belgium?
Euro
Pound Sterling
Dollar
Franc
Which of the following animals is NOT native to Iceland?
Puffins
Seals
Arctic Foxes
Komodo Dragon
Mia and Lodovico are studying the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in their geography class. They want to know how long it is. Allora: Can you help them with this fascinating question?
4000km
16,000km
8,000km
12,000km
"Strokkur" - this is the name of:
Iceland's biggest glacier
Iceland's most frequently erupting geyser
Iceland's national sport
"Hellisheidi" - this is the name of:
Iceland's largest geothermal power plant
Iceland's most important river
Iceland's most famous geyser
Iceland's most important volcano
Allegra is curious about how geothermal energy works. Can you explain it to her?
Fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas or crude oil are burned - which generates energy which can be converted into electricity
The force of the movements of tectonic plates creates tsunamis. The force of these tsunamis can be captured and stored as energy.
The sun's energy heats the Earth. The heating of the Earth's surface can then be converted into electricty using wind.
Magma underground heats underground water, which generates steam. The heat and energy can be converted into electricity
Anna is studying the history of countries and learns that Iceland became independent from Denmark in:
1894
1944
1984
2014
