Geography of Europe

REVIEW GAME

WINNING TEAM RECEIVES +5 points on TOMORROW’S

TEST and CANDY!

RULES of PLAY2 teams equally split by DNM, M, and E standards.

1 player from each team goes to the front of the room and sits in the HOT seat to answer the question.

The team whose player answers the question correctly earns points for their team.

Sportsmanship points are awarded and taken away (no whispering answers if it’s not your turn, no arguing with the teacher, and no arguing with teammates or opponents).

HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED 1 person from each team comes up to the front. The question will be projected on the screen The first team member to hit the easy button is allowed

first chance to answer the question. If they answer the question correctly they are awarded

points If they answer the question incorrectly they lose points

and the other team has a chance to steal for DOUBLE the points!

At the end of the game the team that has the most points WINS the bonus points on the test and the candy.

Are you ready kids?

I can’t hear you!

Question 1One of the 3 mountain ranges in Europe, this one is the highest.

Answer

Alps

Question 2This nation located in Western Europe, borders the North Sea and is between France and the Netherlands.

Answer

Belgium

Question 3

This geographic term is described as a broad passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

Answer

Channel

Question 4Europe’s second largest river that empties into the Black Sea

AnswerDanube River

Question 5This nation in Western Europe borders the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel.

Answer

France

Question 6This nation in Central Europe borders the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland.

Answer

Germany

Question 7This physical feature makes up the countries of Portugal and Spain

Answer

Iberian Peninsula

Question 8This nation in Southern Europe is a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea.

Answer

Italy

Question 9

This body of water is south of Italy.

Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 10This geographic term is described as a land mass that projects (goes above) well above its surroundings.

Answer

Mountain

Question 11

This geographic term is described as an area of land that is almost surrounded by water. Italy is an example of one.

Answer

Peninsula

Question 12

A broad area of land that is gently rolling or almost flat.

Answer

Plain

Question 13

This nation in central Europe is east of Germany.

Answer

Poland

Question 15The Pyrenees Mountains separates this country from Spain.

Answer

France

Question16

This physical feature is described as a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek).

Answer

River

Question 17

The largest country in Europe

Considered part

of Europe and North Asia borders the Arctic Ocean and is between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.

Answer

Russia

Question 18This physical feature makes up the countries of Norway and Sweden.

Answer

Scandinavian Peninsula

Question 20

This nation in Southwestern Europe borders the Mediterranean Sea and is located near the North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountain. It is also Southwest of France.

Answer

Spain

Question 21

This mountain range forms a massive divider between France and Spain.

Answer

Pyrenees

Question 22

This river flows through Germany and is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe due to the goods for trade that travel this river by ship.

Answer

Rhine River

Question 23

This wide body of water separates the UK and France.

Answer

English Channel

Question 24

This nation in Eastern Europe, borders the Black Sea and is between Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east.

Answer

Ukraine

Question 25

Because it is an island nation it is easy to defend due to its location.

Answer

United Kingdom

Question 26

This mountain range is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia and is located in Russia.

Answer

Ural Mountains

Question 27This type of map shows the location of landforms like deserts, mountains, and plains.

Answer

Physical Map

Question 28This type of map shows government or man-made boundaries, states, and countries.

Answer

Political Map

Question 29

Of the three environmental issues this one took place in the Ukraine and had to do with a nuclear explosion spreading radiation throughout parts of Europe.

Answer

Chernobyl

Question 30

Of the three environmental issues an effect of this one is harm to lakes, rivers, and streams. In addition to killing fish and other wildlife. You may also notice the long-term damage to buildings, bridges, and statues.

Answer

Acid Rain

Question 31

Of the three environmental issues an immediate cause of this one is the burning of fossil fuels.

Answer

Air Pollution

Question 32

Which European country is known for acid rain?

Answer

Germany

Question 33Of the three countries on the screen which one

has the most benefit of trade due to its location?

Answer

United Kingdom

Question 34 Which of the three countries on the

screen would be best to live in terms of mild Mediterranean climate?

Answer

Italy

Question 35Of the following categories, which one would most likely decide if a country is going to be wealthy in

what they produce?

Climate

Location

Natural Resources

Answer

Natural Resources

Question 36All the knowledge and values shared by a society that make up a group’s way of life. Language and religion are examples.

Answer

Culture

Question 37

Two languages spoken in Ukraine.

Answer

Ukranian and Russian

Question 38Two languages spoken in Belgium.

Answer

French and German (Dutch/Flemish is accepted too)

Question 39

The official language spoken in France.

Answer

French

Question 40

The official language spoken in Germany.

Answer

German

Question 41

Of the 10 European countries we have studied you probably would not have a hard time speaking to the citizens in English. Which country is this?

Answer

United Kingdom

Question 42

If you visited Poland the people you meet would speak this language.

Answer

Polish

Question 43

If you visited Spain the people you meet would speak this language.

Answer

Spanish

Question 44

The official language spoken in Italy

Answer

Italian

Question 45

The belief that there is only one god is known as _____.

Answer

Monotheism

Question 46

Followers of this religion believe that Mohammad is Allah’s (God’s) messenger.

Answer

Islam

Question 47

Followers of this religion believe that Jesus came to earth to die for the sins of man.

Answer

Christianity

Question 48Followers of this religion have a holy book called the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Old Testament.

Answer

Judaism